Make this French Mother Sauce at Home

Learn how to make the classic French Béchamel Sauce, one of the five essential mother sauces, and explore its versatile applications with three flavorful small sauce derivatives: Mornay Sauce, Nantua Sauce, as well as American Style Country Gravy. In this video, I guide you step-by-step through creating each sauce and showcase delicious dishes that highlight their unique qualities, including a creamy Cauliflower Gratin with Cheesy Mornay Sauce made with Cheddar and Parmesan Cheeses, Blackened Flounder with rich Nantua Sauce, and as a bonus a great breakfast idea, Poached Eggs, Toast and Nantua Sauce. I also make a crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlet topped with hearty Country Gravy. Perfect for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts looking to master foundational techniques and elevate their cooking. #frenchmothersauces #bechamel #bechamelsauce #frenchcooking #whitegravy #cheesesauce #flounder #crispychicken Bechamel Sauce Recipe: 4 Tbsp. Butter 2 oz. All Purpose Flour 1 Quart Milk 1/2 Onion 1 Bay Leaf 1 Clove Dash of Nutmeg Salt to Taste Country Gravy: 8 oz. Bechamel Sauce 1 Tsp. Chicken Base Salt and Pepper to taste Nantua Sauce: 8 oz. Bechamel Sauce 6 oz. Crawfish Tails 1 Tsp. Lobster Base Blackened Seasoning: Equal Parts Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, Basil Music in the Video From Youtube Studio Audio Library: Artist: Anno Domini Beats Title: Welcome