Onion Pique Béchamel Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
2 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
2 Cups
Ingredients
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ onion
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
Directions
  1. Make the onion pique: Secure the bay leaf to onion half, using 2 cloves to pierce them together.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Once melted, whisk in the flour and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly until there are no lumps and the sauce has thickened. Add the salt and onion pique.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove the onion pique, and serve.