High Protein Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your meals with this High Protein Classic Blue Cheese Sauce, a creamy and tangy powerhouse that's perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and unflavored whey protein isolate, this sauce offers a nutritious twist on the traditional recipe. Crumbled blue cheese lends a bold, savory flavor, while garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of black pepper enhance its depth. With just five minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this versatile sauce is ideal as a topping for grilled steaks, a zesty dip for fresh veggies, or even a creamy salad dressing. Rich, satisfying, and easy to customize, it's a must-try for anyone seeking delicious high-protein recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Whey protein isolate, unflavored
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and crumbled blue cheese. Use a fork to slightly mash the blue cheese into the yogurt, leaving some small chunks for texture.
Add the whey protein isolate to the bowl, gently mixing it into the yogurt and cheese mixture until well incorporated.
Slowly stir in the milk, adding just enough to reach your desired consistency. For a thicker sauce, use less milk.
Add the garlic powder, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container. It can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve the high protein blue cheese sauce with your favorite dishes such as grilled steaks, fresh vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 2343 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 947 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
