Mornay Sauce

Name: Mornay Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups warm milk; 1/2 cup grated gruyère cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; Salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste

4 servings5 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Mornay Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Mornay sauce is a classic French derivative of béchamel enriched with cheese, typically Gruyère and Parmesan. Its exact naming origin is unclear, though it's associated with 19th-century French haute cuisine and remains a staple base for gratins and baked dishes.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup grated gruyère cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
Salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste

Instructions

1Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
2Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth.
3Simmer, whisking often, 8-10 minutes until thickened.
4Remove from heat and stir in gruyère and parmesan until melted.
5Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

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