Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce, a creamy and aromatic blend that's perfect for pasta, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats. Featuring tangy goat cheese paired with the richness of heavy cream and butter, this sauce is brought to life with the fragrant addition of fresh parsley, chives, and thyme. A touch of sautéed garlic adds depth, while a gentle simmer ensures a velvety, smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and elegant recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a gourmet touch for special occasions. Serve it warm and watch it transform your dish into a restaurant-worthy creation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Goat cheese
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.
Add the goat cheese, breaking it into small chunks, and whisk continuously until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, chives, and thyme leaves. Stir the fresh herbs into the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools slightly.
Serve warm over your favorite grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 316 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 1429 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
