Mornay Eggs

Recipes of Eggs and Cheese

Ingredients for Mornay Eggs

• 6 tablespoons oil
• 2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• - Salt and pepper
• 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation of Mornay Eggs

1. In a frying pan heat the oil and sauté the onion 5-6 minutes. Add the mushrooms, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste.

2. Cut the eggs lengthwise, remove the yolk and sieve over the pan. Mix well with mushrooms and onions. Stuff the eggs with the mixture.

3. Prepare the sauce. In a frying pan melt the butter, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk stirring constantly and boil 2-3 minutes. Correct seasonings and add cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, without boiling. Add half of the cheese.

4. Place the eggs in an oven dish, cover with the sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil until hot and nicely brown.