Low-Fat White Sauce
This can be used to lighten any casserole that calls for a white sauce.
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- Served Person: Makes 3 cups
Sauce
Milk/Cream
Cheese
Dairy
Low Fat
Bon Appétit
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
- Cholesterol 49 mg(16%)
- Fat 7 g(11%)
- Fiber 0 g(1%)
- Protein 8 g(16%)
- Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
- Sodium 151 mg(6%)
- Calories 145
Preparation Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk and nutmeg; whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in Parmesan, egg and butter. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat until heated through before using; do not boil.)
