====== Mornay Mushroom Sauce ====== ===== Ingredients ===== * 2 tablespoons butter * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 cups milk * 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese * Salt and pepper to taste * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese * 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (you can use a variety like cremini or button mushrooms), chopped * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) ===== Instructions ===== - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. - Add the flour and whisk constantly to form a roux. Cook for a minute or two until the roux is lightly golden. - Gradually whisk in the milk to the roux, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens. - Reduce the heat to low, and add the shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. - Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. - Add the grated Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. - Stir in the sautéed mushrooms, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the mushrooms through. - If desired, garnish the sauce with chopped fresh parsley.