Chicken Divan Casserole Recipes, Bechamel Sauce, Mornay Sauce

Tip: If chicken divan is causing heartburn or acid reflux pain try to add less Worcestershire sauce. This will make sauce less acidic and reduce chances of heartburn. For more information and tips about heartburn you can visit this heartburn resource and read how to relieve the symptoms.

Classic Mornay and Bechamel Sauce

2 1/2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups warmed milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

2 ounces grated cheese, such as Gruyere

In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow it to go brown. Whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

This is now called a Bechamel sauce.

If you want to make Mornay sauce stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.