Mornay Sauce

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes

By Abra Berens

Published 2021

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz [30 g] butter
  • 1 oz [30

Method

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to make a thick paste (roux). Cook the roux until it is golden and smells nutty, about 2 minutes.

Add in the milk in a steady stream, whisking the entire time. Stir continuously until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low, add the cheeses and mustard, and stir until well melte