Tony Chachere's Basic Cream Sauce

Submitted by bridgettels

"I haven't tried this one yet"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 4 ounces margarine
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pint half-and-half cream

directions

1. 1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stir well and add cream (slowly) while stirring. Continue stirring until you get a thick sauce.
2. 2. To this sauce you can add mushrooms, shrimp, crab meat, grated cheese, white wine, lemon juice, egg yolks or any combination of these.

Reviews

[Bobtail]

My first time making a cream sauce and such a simple easy recipe. I prepared as directed. I was not sure how thick it was supposed to get, so it seemed to me that it took forever to thicken somewhat. I did add cheese to it and this did cause it to thicken quite a bit. I spooned it over grilled shrimp and broccoli, served on a baked potato. This was quite good and rich tasting. I am so glad to now know the basic cream sauce recipe. It has such versatility! Thanks bridgettels! Made in participation with My 3 Chefs 2012.