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Mornay Sauce Recipe

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Mornay Sauce Recipe

The Mornay Sauce is a classic cheese sauce made by enriching a standard Béchamel sauce with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.

The Mornay Sauce is an ideal accompaniment for vegetables, pasta or fish.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart Béchamel sauce
  • 4 oz. grated Gruyère cheese
  • 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, hot

Preparation:

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the Béchamel to a simmer.

  2. Add the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses and stir until the cheese has melted.

  3. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and adjust consistency with the hot milk if necessary. Serve right away.
Makes about 1 quart of Mornay Sauce.

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