Tag: uses-bechamel
11 recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)
Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a golden panko crust.
Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and a simple meat sauce — Italian-American Sunday dinner comfort.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan — an Italian main dish Ready in 50 minutes.
Creamed Spinach
Wilted spinach in a rich béchamel with garlic and nutmeg — the classic steakhouse side dish.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara and mozzarella, baked until bubbly — Italian-American comfort.
Gratin Dauphinois (French Potato Gratin)
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in cream with garlic and nutmeg until golden and bubbling — French comfort.
Greek Moussaka
Layered eggplant, spiced lamb, and creamy béchamel — Greece's iconic baked casserole.
Lasagna Bolognese
Layers of rich meat ragù, creamy béchamel, and pasta sheets baked until golden — the definitive Italian lasagna.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Creamy stovetop mac and cheese with sharp cheddar — no baking required, ready in 20 minutes.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Creamy, sharp cheddar mac and cheese made entirely on the stovetop in 20 minutes — the weeknight version.
The Five Mother Sauces
The five mother sauces of classical French cuisine — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato. Master these and you unlock hundreds of variations.