Creamy Mornay Sauce Recipe for Delicious Dishes – Easy French Cheese Sauce
This classic Mornay sauce blends a silky béchamel base with Gruyère and Parmesan for a rich, creamy cheese sauce that elevates pasta, veggies, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (≈4 servings)
- Category: About 2 cups (≈4 servings)
- Method: Sauce, Side
- Cuisine: Sauce, Side
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
This classic Mornay sauce blends a silky béchamel base with Gruyère and Parmesan for a rich, creamy cheese sauce that elevates pasta, veggies, and more.
Instructions
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, warm
1 cup Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt & pepper, to taste
Notes
1. Make the Roux
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
2. Add the Milk
Gradually whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
3. Add the Cheese
Reduce heat to low.
Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan until fully melted and silky.
4. Season
Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Serve
Use immediately over pasta, vegetables, seafood, eggs, or gratins.
