Thin White Sauce

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A silky, versatile white sauce with a subtle buttery and creamy flavor, perfect for complementing vegetables, poultry, or seafood dishes in comfort or elegant meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup scalded milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine melted butter or margarine and flour in a saucepan.
  2. Add scalded milk slowly, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Cook over hot water or a double boiler until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 37.1g 13% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 92.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 112.3mg 9% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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