MORNAY SAUCE

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A light cheese sauce used to dress up meats or vegetable dishes. (source: LeCordon Bleu Professional Cooking)

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 qt (aprox)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces clarified butter
2 ounces bread flour
4 cups milk
1/2 small onion, peeled
1 whole clove
1/2 small bay leaf
salt
nutmeg
white pepper
4 ounces grated gruyere cheese
2 ounces parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 ounces raw butter
hot milk or appropriate stock

Steps:

  • Make a Bechamel sauce as follows: Heat clarified butter in medium size saucepan.
  • Whisk in bread flour and stir and cook over low heat until light cream color, but at least 1 minute.
  • Cool slightly.
  • In another saucepan, scald the milk.
  • Gradually add milk to the roux (flour and butter mixture) beating constantly with whisk.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Stick the bay leaf to the onion with the clove.
  • Place onion in sauce.
  • Simmer at least 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Season very lightly with salt, nutmeg and white pepper.
  • Strain through a china cap.
  • Place plastic wrap on sauce to prevent formation of skin.
  • Cool in cold water bath and store in freezer in ziplock bags for later use, or keep warm over warm water bath for use in dishes being currently prepared.
  • To 1 qt of the bechamel over low heat add the gruyere and parmesan cheeses, stirring in until just melted.
  • Remove from heat and gently stir in the 2 oz raw butter.
  • Thin out with the hot milk or stock appropriate to the dish being served if necessary.

Sk Oliur Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of Mornay sauce, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients in my dish. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


Dedarul islam
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This sauce is delicious! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can use it on pasta, chicken, or vegetables. It's a versatile sauce that I know I'll be using again and again.


Gift Chiamaka Ndukwe
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This is the best Mornay sauce I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and it has the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Liucija Kuusaite
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I made this sauce for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it really complemented the pasta. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Raja ram Gurung
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This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and it pairs perfectly with pasta. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this sauce again and again.


Nnodu Chekwube
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese sauces, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients in my dish. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


Genji Bhai
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This sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and vegetables, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this sauce to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to elevate


Zzzz Ansari
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can use it on pasta, vegetables, or even fish. It's a versatile sauce that I know I'll be using again and again.


Jaliyah Gallman
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This Mornay sauce is the perfect addition to any pasta dish. It's creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it really takes the dish to the next level. I highly recommend this sauce to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to elevate their pasta dishe


Winnie Msipha
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I made this sauce for my pasta last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it clung to the pasta perfectly. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Yiga Robert
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I used it on my chicken parmesan and it was perfect. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it really complemented the chicken. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Bwanika Stephen
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I'm not a huge fan of Mornay sauce, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients in my dish. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


sina amouoghli
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I've tried many Mornay sauce recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use it on pasta, vegetables, or even fish. It's a versatile sauce that I know I'll be using again an


Khan Khann
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I made this sauce for a dinner party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how creamy and cheesy it was. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Juliana Nyambura
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This Mornay sauce was an absolute delight! It was rich, creamy, and flavorful, and it elevated my pasta dish to new heights. I highly recommend this sauce to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to elevate their weeknight meals.


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