SAUCE BECHAMEL AUX CHAMPIGNONS (WHITE SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS)

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A easy sauce that works very well on vegetables and fish. Can be prepared with or without the mushrooms. This recipe comes from Marie Antonin Careme, "L'Art de la cuisine francaise au dix-neuvieme siecle", 1854, vol III. Preparation and cook times are approximate. Enjoy.

Provided by -GEORGE-

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
7 ounces common mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch fine salt, to taste
1 pinch fresh ground white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare a sauce bechamel:.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Do not allow the flour to brown.
  • Gradually mix in the milk and bring to a low boil.
  • When the sauce is thick and smooth, stir in the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Taste for salt.
  • Keep the sauce at a low simmer until needed.
  • Prepare the mushrooms:.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook.
  • Stir often to prevent burning.
  • When the mushrooms start to release water, add the lemon juice and increase the heat to high.
  • When all the liquid has evaporated, add the mushrooms to the sauce.
  • Just before serving, off the heat, stir in the last 1 tablespoon of butter.

Nana Popae
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I usually make it after Thanksgiving or Christmas, and it's a great way to use up all the leftover meat.


J Toxxic
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your holiday meals. I usually make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it's always a hit.


Tristen Bennett
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This sauce is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Aiman Wasim
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This sauce is a great make-ahead option. I usually make a big batch on the weekend, and then I can use it throughout the week. It's a great way to save time and still have a delicious meal.


Lauren Brunner
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love mushrooms, and they always ask for this sauce when I make it.


HLENGIWE Zungu
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I love the combination of mushrooms and bechamel sauce. It's a classic combination that's always a winner.


Preview Cleaning
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your pasta dishes. I usually just use a simple tomato sauce, but this sauce is a nice change of pace.


Hana Entertainment
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook mushrooms, and this sauce is a great option. It's easy to make, and it's a delicious way to enjoy mushrooms.


Jessica Dersheimer
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms. I had some mushrooms that were starting to go bad, and this sauce was a great way to use them up. The sauce was delicious, and it didn't go to waste.


MD ALAMIN Ukil
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this sauce. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and they didn't overpower the other flavors in the sauce.


Khulanhoney Ogy
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for a dinner party last weekend, and everyone raved about it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms add a really nice touch.


Sevdali Jakupi
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of garlic and thyme to the sauce, and it gives it a really nice flavor.


suresh majhi
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This was my first time making a bechamel sauce, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to make. The sauce was smooth and creamy, and the mushrooms were tender and flavorful.


Kosmic Pheonix
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I've made this sauce a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so versatile, I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.


Khan4536 Ji
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This bechamel sauce with mushrooms was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and easy weeknight meal.