Low Sodium Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this indulgent yet heart-conscious Low Sodium Classic Blue Cheese Sauce! This creamy, velvety recipe showcases the zesty tang of crumbled low sodium blue cheese, balanced perfectly with rich heavy cream, whole milk, and a touch of garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper for depth. A simple roux forms the base, ensuring a smooth and luscious consistency, while finely chopped fresh chives add a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce is the perfect companion for steaks, roasted vegetables, crisp salads, or as a decadent dipping sauce—all with reduced sodium to align with healthier choices. Treat your taste buds and craft a restaurant-worthy sauce at home with this easy yet gourmet recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 ounces Low sodium blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes to form a roux. The mixture should be slightly foamy and pale golden in color.
Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once the mixture starts to thicken, reduce the heat to low and add the crumbled low sodium blue cheese.
Stir the sauce continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. This should take about 5 minutes.
Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder, stirring well to incorporate the spices.
Remove from heat and mix in the finely chopped fresh chives, reserving a little for garnish if desired.
Serve the sauce warm over steaks, salads, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy your low sodium classic blue cheese sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.3 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 407 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 771 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*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.
