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Bacon Mornay Sauce Recipe

Elevate your favorite dishes with this incredibly easy and flavorful Bacon Mornay Sauce! Ready in just 12 minutes, this creamy, cheesy sauce is perfect drizzled over noodles, potatoes, or rice. We've combined the richness of Gruyère and Parmesan for an unforgettable taste. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet sophisticated recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 228.5 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Mornay Sauce

  • bacon, for cooking (to yield 2 tablespoons bacon grease and crumbled cooked bacon)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Bacon Mornay Sauce

  1. Cook bacon until crisp, remove from pan and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  5. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper (adjust to taste).
  8. Add the crumbled cooked bacon and stir to combine.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite dish – noodles, potatoes, or rice are all excellent choices!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

50g

Carbs

3g

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