Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• ¼ medium onion, minced
• 4 Tbsp. flour
• 3 c. milk
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 3 whole peppercorns
• 1 sprig parsley
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 whole clove

Steps:

1. Sautee until translucent: 2 Tbsp. butter ¼ medium onion, minced Stir in: 4 Tbsp. flour Cook a few minutes until bubbly and foamy. Gradually add, whisking slowly: 3 c. milk Bring to a boil and add: ¼ tsp. salt 3 whole peppercorns 1 sprig parsley pinch of nutmeg 1 whole clove Let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and use.