Gruyere Bechamel Recipes

BASIC BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

GRUYERE BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a slightly nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Stir in Dijon.
• Whisking constantly, pour in 2 cups milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high, whisking often along the bottom of pan, until boiling, about 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to the consistency of thin yogurt, about 10 minutes. Stir in Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper.

GRUYERE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add flour; stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
• Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk.
• Increase heat to high; bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add cheese, stir until melted.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead: This cheese sauce can be made 2 hours ahead.
• Let stand at room temperature.
• Rewarm before using, adding more milk if sauce is too thick.