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mornay sauce

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Ingredients For mornay sauce

  • 2 c
    milk
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    onions, minced
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 3 Tbsp
    swiss cheese, grated
  • 3 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    heavy cream

How To Make mornay sauce

  • 1
    Bring milk, onion and bay leaf to a full boil.
  • 2
    Let stand for 10 minutes. Strain.
  • 3
    Over low heat, melt butter in sauce pan, add flour, cook until light brown.
  • 4
    Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil.
  • 5
    Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6
    Cook over low heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  • 7
    If not completely smooth, strain.
  • 8
    Sprinkle in cheese then stir until melted and smooth.
  • 9
    Serve with pasta, eggs, vegetables or fish.
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