Mornay Sauce

Name: Mornay Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper; Dash ground nutmeg, optional; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 1-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Learn how to make this easy Mornay sauce—the most delicious cheesy white sauce that can dress up almost any meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg, optional
1 cup 2% milk
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper and, if desired, nutmeg until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 62 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Serve this classic sauce over poached fish, steamed veggies or roast chicken. If you don't have Gruyere cheese on hand, Swiss cheese would be a great substitute. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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