Mornay Sauce

Mornay Sauce is one of the most versatile and classic sauces made from Béchamel Sauce. with freshly grated or shredded cheese resulting in a cheesy and silky texture, It’s widely used in a variety of well-known dishes, including gratins, Croque monsieur, and plenty of others.

Through the video above, we will learn together how to make Mornay Sauce with just 4 basic ingredients and 2 utensils. In just a split of time, you, home cooks can indulge in this decadent, restaurant-grade sauce. Try this recipe at the comfort of your own home and prove that Mornay Sauce is indeed the right epitome of easy and delicious!.

Mornay Sauce

Mornay Sauce is one of the most versatile and classic sauces made from Béchamel Sauce. with freshly grated or shredded cheese resulting in a cheesy and silky texture, It’s widely used in a variety of well-known dishes, including gratins, Croque monsieur, and plenty of others.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Classic

Cuisine French

Servings 2

Calories 153 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Sauce Pan
• 1 Wooden Spatula
• 1 Whisk

Ingredients

  

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• 10 g Butter
• 10 g All-Purpose Flour
• 160 ml Milk
• 25 g Cheese, shredded
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions

 

• – Preheat sauce pan under medium heat and melt butter.
  
• – After the butter has completely melted, add flour and mix vigorously until fully incorporated.
  10 g Butter, 10 g All-Purpose Flour
  
• – Cook the roux (butter and flour mixture) until it smells like freshly baked pie or just until most of the water has evaporated.
  
• – Pour in milk while stirring occasionally to avoid lumps.
  160 ml Milk
  
• – After the liquid has boiled and thickens, generously put in cheese to the mixture and mix until melted.
  25 g Cheese, shredded
  
• – Shake in your salt, pepper and any herbs of choice to taste. Turn off the heat and enjoy!
  Salt & Pepper
  

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Notes

It is recommended for the ingredients to be at room temperature prior to cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 380IUCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg

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