Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Gluten free Bechamel recipe
Print Recipe
4.51 from 121 votes

Gluten-Free Bechamel Sauce

This Gluten-Free Bechamel Sauce recipe can be made with or without dairy, and it's always a winner. Use this Gluten-Free White Sauce o make Mornay sauce, cheese sauce, or any other deliciously creamy dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Bechamel, cream sauce recipe, sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Author: K.C. Cornwell

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter -OR- 4 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour blend -OR- 2 tablespoons rice flour + 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 4 cups milk dairy, unflavored coconut or unflavored almond
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted (or warm oil). Add the gluten-free flour and whisk until smooth.
    Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
    adding flour to make gluten free white sauce
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan (or Pyrex) until just about to boil.
  • Add the hot milk to the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
  • Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use.
    adding nutmeg to Gluten-Free Bechamel Sauce

Video

Notes

Use this gluten-free Bechamel to make Mornay sauce, cheese sauce, or any other deliciously creamy dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 0.2mg