béchamel
noun
bé·cha·mel
| \ ˌbā-shə-ˈmel
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Definition of béchamel
: a rich white sauce
Examples of béchamel in a Sentence
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Luckily the cheese was hot enough for the final, customary stir in which molten cheese, fresh egg, and a couple of pats of butter create a cheesy, bechamel-like hot dip. — Sunset, "This Cheese-Stuffed, Butter-Topped Pizza Is All the Rage—and You Should Grill It Now!," 22 Jan. 2018 The accompanying truffle aioli was well-executed but the croquetas would have benefited from a dipping sauce with an acidic punch, something to help cut through the intensity of the bechamel. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Spanish flavors are bold (but imperfect) at this Louisville restaurant," 27 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'béchamel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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