Mix this creamy cheese sauce recipe with pasta for a quick macaroni and cheese. Or try it as a topping for steamed vegetables (caulfilower or broccoli are popular candidates), poached fish or chicken.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and mix well. Continuing stirring over low heat for two minutes.
- 2. Using a whisk, and continually whisking, add the milk in small quantities - about two tablespoons at a time. Make sure that you fully incorporate the liquid before adding more - this way you will get a smooth sauce.
- 3. After you've added about half the milk, pour in the rest and give the mixture a good whisking. Continue to heat the sauce on low to medium heat, whisking often. Cook just to below boiling until the mixture thickens.
- 4. Add the cheese about 2 tablespoons at a time, thoroughly incorporating each addtion.
- 5. Remove from heat and whisk in nutmeg, salt and pepper.
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Reena Anil
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less butter and cream next time.
Precious Ivie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my sauce turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the pasta.
Yared Asmelash
[email protected]This sauce was easy to make, and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Anne Wathome
[email protected]I'm a professional chef, and I can say that this is one of the best Mornay sauce recipes I've ever tried. It's perfectly balanced and flavorful.
Mian Bilal
[email protected]I made this sauce for a special occasion, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it, and I received many compliments.
Bisma Sahi
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend adding more milk or cream next time.
Christopher Nixon
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile, and I can use it with a variety of dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover cheese.
Jesse Palos
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
1k mbm
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Dinbandhu Khanal
[email protected]This sauce was easy to make, but it didn't have much flavor. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices.
Muhammad Mubashir Mubashir
[email protected]I made this sauce for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.
Shahd Shahd
[email protected]I used a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was cheesy and flavorful, and it was a hit with my kids.
Dereck Morales Rios
[email protected]I had some leftover ham, so I added it to the sauce. It was a great addition, and it gave the sauce a smoky flavor.
Yasmiin C/ hassan
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less butter and cream next time.
Ruhan Ahmed 172
[email protected]I've tried many Mornay sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and flavorful, and it's perfect for a variety of dishes.
Mantecop
[email protected]I'm a novice cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The sauce turned out great, and I received many compliments from my guests.
Monta Glass
[email protected]This sauce was a hit with my family! It was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.