Can it be better than a classic Béchamel sauce? Well, it probably can because Mornay sauce is a classic béchamel sauce enhanced with grated cheese and egg yolk.

This classic cheese sauce goes perfectly with cauliflower gratin, asparagus or filled savoury crepes.

Mornay sauce

Mornay sauce is a classic béchamel sauce enhanced with grated cheese and egg yolk.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course sauces

Cuisine French

Servings people

Calories 152 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Sauté pan with lid

Whisk

Cheese grater

Ingredients

40 gr unsalted butter
40 gr all-purpose flour
½ L milk
2 pcs egg yolks
40 gr gruyere grated
nutmeg

Instructions

Make a roux with the butter and flour and add the milk to make a béchamel sauce.
When the béchamel is cooked, remove the pan from the stove. Incorporate the greated cheese, stir quickly and then add the egg yolks
Combine well and season to taste.