SAUCES - MORNAY SAUCE

MORNAY SAUCE

Green Onion-Parmesan Mornay Sauce

 

Original Recipe Yield 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cream
• 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese ( Asiago cheese is a good substitute )
• 4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of nutmeg

Directions

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and parsley; cook until the green onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring constantly.
2. Pour in the cream, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Once the cream comes to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in the shredded Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Slowly simmer, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and nutmeg before serving.

Excellent over Chicken Cordon Blue, baked Veggie or even good as a Dip