Low Carb Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Low Carb Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce, a decadent yet easy-to-make recipe perfect for those seeking bold flavors without the carbs. This silky sauce features the tangy richness of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, balanced beautifully with the velvety texture of heavy cream and a touch of fresh thyme. A quick 15-minute prep and cook time ensures you’ll have a restaurant-quality sauce ready in no time, ideal for drizzling over grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or low-carb pasta alternatives. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, this versatile sauce is a must-have for keto-friendly and low-carb lifestyles, bringing gourmet flair to your home-cooked dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until just beginning to foam.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to let it brown.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once the cream is warmed through, add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and use immediately over your favorite dish or transfer to a serving container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.4 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2184 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*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.
