Name: Creole Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings, plus leftovers!
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; 3/4 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Melt the butter on low heat, preferably in a double boiler, or, paying close attention, stirring regularly in a pot. Stir in the flour, incorporating it into the butter thoroughly until smooth. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook on low-medium heat, stirring regularly, until it reaches a silky, creamy consistency. Whisk in the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, nutmeg and cloves. Cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, adding slowly. Cook for another 5 minutes, whisking often.

Cook’s Note

This recipe is not difficult, the key is to maintain low heat and pay close attention. Use the sauce to top chicken breast, fish, steak, omelets, vegetables, etc.!

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Johanna Vasseur, Darby's Cafe

Food Network UserNovember 7, 2022

I was looking for a recipe that was good to put on fish and had a creole flair. I was making up the recipe and tasted along the way. I was getting pretty close to what I wanted until I added the vinegar. Ugh! This ruined the recipe. Will not make this recipe again.

Kiana MieldonOctober 1, 2021

I made it tonight and put it over baked chicken breast. It was really good! Had a flavor I wasn’t expecting at all, highly recommend everyone making it at least once👌🏽