Warm Garlicky Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this rich and indulgent Warm Garlicky Blue Cheese Sauce, a creamy blend of bold flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes. This versatile recipe starts with a buttery, garlicky roux, enhanced by the tangy depth of crumbled blue cheese and the smoothness of whole milk and heavy cream. Seasoned with a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this luxurious sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or using as a decadent dip for crusty bread. Quick, easy, and utterly crave-worthy, this warm sauce is a must-try for blue cheese lovers looking for an effortless way to add gourmet flair to their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish - optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam.
Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter mixture, whisking continuously to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually add the whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese, reducing the heat to low. Cook gently, stirring often, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy with steak, vegetables, or as a dip for crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.6 g | 373% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3134 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1284 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*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.
