mornay
nounUK /mɔːˈneɪ/
US /mɔːrˈneɪ/
A creamy white sauce with cheese added to it.
She served the cauliflower with a rich mornay sauce.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dish prepared with this cheese sauce, often baked or browned on top.
We had fish mornay for dinner.
3. A sauce made by adding Gruyère and Parmesan to a béchamel base.
The chef whisked Gruyère into the mornay until it melted.
4. Used to describe food coated in or served with this cheese sauce.
The eggs mornay arrived bubbling under the grill.