Mornay Sauce
Mornay sauce is a rich, cheesy béchamel variation with Swiss and Parmesan, perfect for gratins, vegetables, or seafood dishes, offering a creamy, savory flavor profile.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring milk, minced onion, and bay leaf to a full boil.
- Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Strain the milk to remove onion and bay leaf.
- Over low heat, melt butter in a saucepan.
- Add flour to the melted butter and cook until light brown.
- Gradually add the strained milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil.
- Stir in grated Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
842
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).