béchamel Recipes
4 delicious béchamel recipes from around the world
Croque Monsieur
A classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, elevated with a rich béchamel sauce and topped with melted Gruyère. For a Croque Madame, simply add a fried egg on top.
Mejillones Tigre (Spicy Stuffed Mussels)
A classic Spanish tapas dish featuring mussels stuffed with a rich, savory béchamel filling, breaded, and deep-fried to a golden crisp. These 'tiger mussels' are a delightful explosion of flavor and texture.
Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)
Papoutsakia, meaning 'little shoes' in Greek, are a comforting and classic dish of tender eggplant halves filled with a savory spiced ground meat and tomato mixture, then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden. A true taste of Greek home cooking.
Pastitsio
A classic Greek baked pasta dish featuring layers of al dente tubular pasta, a rich, spiced ground meat sauce, and a creamy, decadent béchamel, all baked to golden perfection. Often referred to as 'Greek lasagna'.