mornaysauce
nounUK /mɔːˈneɪ sɔːs/
US /mɔːrˈneɪ sɔːs/
A creamy white sauce that people put on food.
She poured mornaysauce over the pasta before serving it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sauce made by thickening milk with a roux and often adding cheese.
The mornaysauce gave the vegetables a rich, smooth taste.
3. A topping used in baked dishes like gratins and casseroles.
The chef spread mornaysauce across the top of the casserole.
4. A creamy base sauce in classic French cooking.
Learning to make mornaysauce is a basic skill in French cuisine.