Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your meals with the indulgent richness of Classic Blue Cheese Sauce—a true crowd-pleaser for cheese lovers. This creamy, tangy sauce combines the bold flavors of crumbled blue cheese with the silky texture of heavy cream, balanced by the aromatic depth of sautéed shallots, garlic, and a hint of brightness from lemon juice. Simmered to perfection, this versatile sauce is easy to prepare in under 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with steaks, roasted vegetables, pasta, or as a decadent dip. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s the ideal accompaniment to add gourmet flair to any meal. Perfect for dinner parties, this recipe is sure to impress while remaining simple enough for weeknight cooking.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to sizzle.
Add the minced shallot and garlic to the saucepan, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shallot becomes translucent.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sauce for garnish.
Serve hot over your favorite dish or as a dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.3 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.6 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
