Mornay Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the creamy decadence of classic Mornay Sauce, a rich and velvety cheese sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, vegetables, or baked seafood. This luxurious recipe starts with a buttery roux, whisked to silky perfection with whole milk, creating a smooth béchamel base. Fold in finely grated Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses for a nutty, savory depth, and finish with a delicate seasoning of salt, white pepper, and optional nutmeg for a hint of warmth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant French-inspired sauce is both simple to prepare and endlessly versatile, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. Perfect for gratins, casseroles, or even as a gourmet dip, Mornay Sauce is your ticket to restaurant-quality dishes at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1.5 cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes to create a smooth roux. Avoid browning the flour.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture, still whisking, until it thickens and begins to bubble gently, about 5–7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Gruyère cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, one handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding the next.
Season the sauce with salt, ground white pepper, and ground nutmeg, if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and serve immediately. If not using right away, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2660 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 81.8 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2556 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
