So first of all, what IS a Mornay sauce? According to foodterms.com, it is a cheese sauce usually made with Parmesan and Swiss. Since the following recipe uses a cheese mixture of Mozzarella and Cheddar, it is not Mornay by traditional standards (and thus, in quotations). But it doesn’t matter. It’s still a cheese sauce and is inspired by several recipes I’ve found online, Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia. This new product is so simple and quick to cook with plus it gives dishes a soft and creamy melt that will give your food an elevated feel! It’s available in three flavours (Creamy Mozza, Creamy Herb & Garlic (Mozzarella and Cheddar) and Mexicana) and our milk-poached black cod uses Creamy Herb & Garlic (other flavours can be substituted if you prefer). The result of this dish is a delicious fish meal with a rich, creamy texture that everyone will enjoy.
The following recipe is for two.
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of cod of about 7 oz. each
- 1-1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1/2 onion, sliced in two
- 2 peppercorns
- 1/2 cups of Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia (any flavour – this recipe uses Creamy Herb and Garlic) plus another 1/8 cup for later
- Pinch of black pepper
- Flour to thicken the milk sauce
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onion for garnish
Directions:
Add a bit of black pepper to the fish. Place in a pan. Add the onions, peppercorn, bay leaf and milk. Bring the milk mixture to a simmer and cover, cooking for 10-12 minutes.
Once cooked, place the fish onto a baking dish and set aside.
Pour half of the milk from the pan to a saucepan. Add a bit of flour (start with 1 tablespoon) to the milk, whisking until it thickens (if it becomes too thick, add more of the remaining milk). Add the 1/2 cup of Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia, stirring until melted.
Pour the sauce over the fish and top with the remaining 1/8 cup of cheese
Place in the broiler for three to five minutes before topping with green onions.
This dish is best served with rice, pasta or quinoa. It’s definitely a melt you (and your family) will remember (and a great way to get non-fish fans to eat fish).
Tip #1: If you have any milk remaining, it can be used to cook a side of veggies
Tip #2: The sauce above is also great for mac and cheese! Just make more of it!
Want to share your Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia creations? Your invited to join the @KraftCanada What’s Cooking Twitter Party on April 16, 2014 at 9:00 pm. Be sure to follow the hashtag #TouchofPhillyCheese! To check out more recipes, visit Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia, visit the Kraft Canada website!
Disclosure: Although this post has been generously sponsored by Kraft Canada, the opinions and language are all my own, and in no way do they reflect Kraft Canada.
