Kentucky - The Bluegrass State, State flower: Goldenrod

1. Bibb Lettuce with Maple Salad Dressing
2. Kentucky Ham Croquettes
3. Bechamel Sauce
4. Green Beans - Kentucky Wonder Style
5. Lacy Corn Cakes
6. Bourbon Pecan Pie

Bechamel Sauce

Sauté 1 Tbsp minced onion in 3 Tbsp butter until translucent. Add ¼ cup flour, mix it well and cook the roux over low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes

Remove pan from heat and pour in 2 cups scalded milk, whisking vigorously until the mixture is thick and smooth. As ¼ tsp salt and white pepper to taste and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and cover it with a buttered round of waxed paper. This makes two cups of sauce.

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