béchamel sauce
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of béchamel sauce
C18: named after the Marquis of Béchamel , steward of Louis XIV of France and its creator
Example Sentences
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The pasta starts with béchamel sauce that’s stirred in with sweet butternut squash purée and a “rich, nutty, and tangy blend of Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses,” according to TJ’s.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
France’s croque monsieur: The classic toasted sandwich with ham, cheese and béchamel sauce.
From BBC • May 10, 2023
I like using béchamel sauce instead of ricotta because it holds the mouthwatering lasagna layers together and gives the dish an overall creamy texture.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2022
Croquenuts, a Croque Madame hybrid featuring a griddle doughnut filled with havarti cheese, béchamel sauce and an egg.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2016
Mince the boiled lobster meat, add to it 6 drops anchovy sauce, lemon juice and cayenne to taste and 4 tablespoonfuls of béchamel sauce.
From 365 Luncheon Dishes A Luncheon Dish for Every Day in the Year by Anonymous
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