Name: Low-Fat White Sauce
Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 teaspoon butter

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This can be used to lighten any casserole that calls for a white sauce.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

6 tablespoons all purpose flour

3 cups low-fat (1%) milk

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg, beaten to blend

1 teaspoon butter

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.)