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Shortcut Bechamel Sauce

Quick and creamy béchamel sauce made in the microwave using the glass Anyday dish, delivering a smooth and rich texture with minimal effort. Easily portion and freeze in the Anytime Freezer Trays for convenient use whenever needed.
Shortcut Bechamel Sauce
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Prep Time

6 mins

Cook Time

4-5 mins

Free Time

to make fresh lasagna noodles

This speedy version of a French white sauce eliminates the need for constant stovetop stirring, which is a time-saver when preparing lasagna, mac and cheese, chicken pot pie, and other comforting meals. Prepare a generous batch, freeze it in an Anytime Tray, and have it ready for later use!

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.


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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Deep Dish

The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.

The Medium Shallow Dish

Look no further for making poached eggs, desserts, dips, and small portions of meat or fish.

The Anyhand Mitts

Handle hot Anyday dishes with care with these microwave mitts that double as trivets!
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Select your serving size and microwave wattage in the dropdown. The recipe will change accordingly.

2 cups
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To find your microwave’s wattage, look at the front panel, the side of the door, in the back, in the user manual, or Google the model number. If both an input and output wattage are listed, use the output.

Wattage translates to how powerful the microwave is. The higher the wattage, the faster your food will cook. The lower the wattage, the longer the cook time.

When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

700w

Recommended 

Dish

The Medium Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups (400ml) whole milk

Preparation

  1. Place the butter in the Anyday, cover with lid (knob lifted), and cook in the microwave until fully melted about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and milk and mix well.
  3. Cover with lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, or until the bechamel has thickened. Splitting the cooking time will ensure even cooking and prevent the milk from overflowing!
  5. Allow the sauce to cool and use as desired.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Add shredded cheese for an easy mornay cheese sauce.
  • Add fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill and some lemon zest for a fresh and herby twist.
  • Use plant-based ingredients for a vegan-friendly sauce.



Recipe notes

  • Save Time with Anytime Trays: Allow sauce to cool, for about 10-15 minutes. Portion sauce evenly into the Anytime Trays, cover with a lid, and freeze.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.