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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It also has a triple truffle cheese béchamel sauce, while the crunchy bits on the top of a lasagne are replicated with shavings of pasta sheet.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2023
We'll start by sautéing fresh garlic, mushrooms, onion and some spices in a knob or two of butter and then folding that mixture into a luxurious béchamel sauce.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2022
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
Take up each carefully, and with the end of a silver knife or small spoon cover the edges with the béchamel sauce, which must be nearly set for this purpose.
From Choice Cookery by Owen, Catherine
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