Mornay Sauce Recipe
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Mornay Sauce Recipe
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Make the ultimate cheese sauce in just 10 minutes with this rich, creamy Mornay Sauce—perfect for elevating veggies, pasta, eggs, and more.
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Ingredients
- 1 bechamel recipe
- 4 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the bechamel sauce in a medium-size pot over low heat until hot.
- Add in the cheese and whisk until it is completely mixed in and smooth.
- Finish by whisking un unsalted butter until melted in and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if it needs it.
- Serve.
Notes
- Low and slow is the name of the game when it comes to classic Mornay sauce. In other words, maintain a gentle heat (low heat is ideal) on the stove and gradually melt the cheese into the sauce to ensure a silky, lump-free consistency. Trust me, the few extra minutes are so worth it.
- Don’t stop whisking: Keep the sauce moving as you incorporate each ingredient to help emulsify the sauce and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Strain if it’s lumpy: If your sauce turns out lumpy or grainy, just pass it through a fine-mesh strainer or chinois to smooth the consistency.
- Thin the sauce if needed: If it feels too thick or isn’t pourable, whisk in a splash of hot milk until it’s thinned to your liking. Start with about ¼ cup and go from there.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare mornay sauce up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
- How to Store: Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 days.
- How to Reheat: Warm the sauce slowly in a saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently to bring back its silky texture. If the consistency is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of warm milk to loosen it up. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Calcium
413mg
(41%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 413mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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