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Mornay Sauce
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Mornay Sauce

Mornay sauce builds on the classic French bechamel sauce and adds Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses to make the perfect dipping sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup milk whole
  • ½ large onion peeled and sliced in half
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 4 cloves
  • Pinch nutmeg ground, optional
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Use the cloves to attach the bay leaves to the cut-side of the onion halves.
  2. Combine the milk with onion, bay leaf, and cloves in a small saucepan.
  3. Simmer on LOW for 15 minutes, uncovered.
  4. Discard the onion, bay leaf, and cloves.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  6. Stir in the flour to create a roux. Cook, stirring often until flour is fully incorporated into the butter. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  7. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and bring the sauce slowly to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add ground nutmeg if desired.
  8. Keep over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 3 to 5 minutes, until just thickened.
  9. Add the cheeses and stir just until melted. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve at once. If serving a little later, add a few more splashes of cream and reheat over low heat, stirring often, until you reach the desired consistency.

Notes

  • This Mornay sauce is best right from the stove, but it can be reheated with the addition of a little more milk or cream and brought to a low simmer on low heat.  
  • We shred our Gruyere with our shredding attachment with our food processor.  You can also process it into crumbles in your food processor.    A box grater does the trick, too. 
  • Reheat the prepared Mornay sauce by adding a few splashes of cream and heating over low. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 128mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 391IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 195mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.