Bechamela - Tony's Meats & Market

Ingredients

• 5 TBS Butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 TBS black peppercorns, crushed
• 4 whole cloves, cracked
• 3 large bay leaves, broken
• 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 1/2 TBS flour
• 4 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves