Dijon Smoked Garlic Bechamel Sauce Recipe
This is an adaptation of a standard bechamel sauce I used to serve with steamed cauliflower and baby carrots a few nights ago. It would work as a sauce for other vegetables or protein like chicken and fish as well. It is quick and easy to make. Omit the smoked garlic if you are not a fan of smoked food but my wife and I both thought it made the sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs flour
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp basic BBQ rub (link is below)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 10 cloves smoked whole garlic cloves sliced in half (link is below)
- salt/garlic pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat a sauce pan to medium heat and add olive until hot. Add the flour to the oil and form a blond roux by stirring the mxture contstanly; about 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in cold milk stirring contstantly. Bring the mixture to a boil until nicely thickened.
- Add the Dijon mustard, BBQ rub, salt/garlic pepper and the smoked garlic cloves.
- Cook until very hot. If the sauce is too thick thin with some more milk. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 90g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 96 | |
| Calories from Fat 56 | 58% |
| Total Fat 6.31g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.73g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium 157mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 7.42g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 4.8g | 3% |
| Protein 2.79g | 4% |
