Mornay sauce: the easy recipe

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Discover this Mornay sauce recipe. It is a recipe derived from béchamel sauce by the addition of an egg yolk and cheese. It can be used to coat vegetables or eggs, but also in casseroles.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
Ingredients
 120 Milk
 40 Flour
 40 Butter
 1 Egg yolk
 1 Sour cream
 50 Grated cheese
 1 pinch Nutmeg
 Pepper
Directions
1

Preparation of the sauce In a saucepan, over low heat, melt the butter. Quickly mixing, add the flour. Cook for a few minutes to achieve a frothy mixture. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.

2

Meanwhile, in another pot, heat the milk over low heat. Add the milk to the first mixture while whisking. Add the nutmeg and pepper.

3

Reheat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes while whisking.

4

Finishing In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolk and cream. Add them to the saucepan while whisking and cook again for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese. Mix well to obtain a smooth sauce. It's ready.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 120 Milk
 40 Flour
 40 Butter
 1 Egg yolk
 1 Sour cream
 50 Grated cheese
 1 pinch Nutmeg
 Pepper

Directions

Directions
1

Preparation of the sauce In a saucepan, over low heat, melt the butter. Quickly mixing, add the flour. Cook for a few minutes to achieve a frothy mixture. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.

2

Meanwhile, in another pot, heat the milk over low heat. Add the milk to the first mixture while whisking. Add the nutmeg and pepper.

3

Reheat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes while whisking.

4

Finishing In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolk and cream. Add them to the saucepan while whisking and cook again for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese. Mix well to obtain a smooth sauce. It's ready.

Notes

Mornay sauce: the easy recipe

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

4

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