Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this indulgently creamy Classic Blue Cheese Sauce, a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding bold, tangy flavors to steaks, roasted vegetables, or even as a rich dipping sauce. Made with crumbled blue cheese, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of decadence and freshness. Sautéed shallots and garlic create a savory base, while butter and fresh parsley add depth and a touch of elegance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with a variety of meals, making it a must-have addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 100 grams Blue cheese, crumbled
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 30 grams Butter
- 1 medium Shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to sizzle.
Step 2
Add the minced shallot and garlic to the saucepan, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shallot becomes translucent.
Step 3
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low, and add the crumbled blue cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, and let the sauce continue to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sauce for garnish.
Step 8
Serve hot over your favorite dish or as a dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (305.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1011.8 |
| Total Fat 93.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 265.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2739.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 22.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 26.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 568.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 400.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories