Mornay Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
The Mornay Sauce starts with a classic béchamel base heated gently over low heat to maintain a smooth consistency. Shredded Gruyère and grated Parmesan are gradually whisked in and fully melted to create a creamy, velvety sauce without lumps. Unsalted butter is folded in at the end for richness and sheen. Seasonings of salt and black pepper enhance the flavor.
This sauce is mild and cheesy, with the nutty depth from the Gruyère and sharpness from the Parmesan complementing each other. It can be served warm over vegetables, incorporated in gratins, or mixed with pasta for a subtle cheese sauce.
Maintaining low heat and continuous whisking is key to avoiding lumps and curdling. If lumps occur, straining can restore smoothness. The sauce can be thinned with hot milk if too thick. It can be made up to two days ahead and refrigerated, then gently reheated with occasional whisking and milk addition if needed to regain its creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 bechamel recipe
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- salt to taste
- black 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
- Melt cheese slowly over low heat and whisk constantly to prevent lumps and sticking.
- If lumps form, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth texture.
- Adjust thickness by whisking in hot milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Prepare up to two days in advance and store covered in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently on low heat while whisking; add warm milk if sauce thickens after chilling.
- Season to taste after reheating to maintain balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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
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