Béchamel Sauce

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup onions, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups 2 percent milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté the onion in oil until translucent. Add cloves, black pepper and bay leaf. Continue to sauté over low heat for 1 more minute. In a large bowl, mix cornstarch and milk with a wire whisk. Add to the sautéed mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Add salt.