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Ingredients
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
Directions
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Melt butter in a 4-quart pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until a roux paste forms. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is a light golden color, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add milk, whisking vigorously. Season with pepper, salt, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Cook until thickened but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Recipe Tip
You can add 6 ounces of pork or vegetarian sausage if you like. Brown it in Step 1 before making the butter-flour roux.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
103 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 103 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 171mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 3g | 5% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 73mg | 6% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 98mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.