How to store and freeze béchamel or white sauce
If you’ve learnt how to make béchamel, you may have some extra sauce on your hands. Béchamel is great in all sorts of recipes, so store that sauce according to the directions below and use it in one of these delicious ideas.
How long does béchamel keep in the fridge?
Béchamel can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Can you freeze béchamel sauce?
Yes, this is how to freeze béchamel:
- Portion béchamel sauce in zip lock bags (reusable silicon bags are more sustainable).
- Label and date clearly and lay flat to freeze.
- To defrost béchamel sauce, place in the fridge overnight. The thawed sauce will look watery and split.
- Whisk over low heat in a saucepan to return to its original consistency.
- Use immediately.
Once you've defrosted your bechamel, why not try it in one of the delicious recipes below!
GET THE RECIPE: Baked Mac and Cheese by Perfect Italiano
Quick, easy and delicious, even faster when you have béchamel ready to go in the fridge or freezer.
GET THE RECIPE: Classic Beef Lasagne by Perfect Italiano
A family favourite, the béchamel and bolognese can be made ahead of time for quick assembly of your lasagne whenever you like.
