Description
This creamy, tangy blue cheese sauce is perfect for drizzling over salads, wings, steaks, or roasted vegetables. Made with a blend of blue cheese, mayonnaise, and heavy cream, it combines rich flavors with a smooth texture. Quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop, this sauce takes just 10 minutes and yields enough to serve 10, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Blue Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup heavy cream (or milk or half and half)
- 5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. This will infuse the butter with garlic flavor and create an aromatic base for the sauce.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the mayonnaise, heavy cream (or your choice of milk or half and half), crumbled blue cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently heat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, mashing the blue cheese with a spoon to help it melt smoothly. Be careful not to overheat to avoid the sauce separating.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, which adds brightness to balance the rich blue cheese. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with milk or half and half.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; gently rewarm before serving.
- Adjust garlic amount according to your preference for pungency.
- Use olive oil instead of butter to keep it dairy-free if needed.
- If the sauce thickens too much when chilled, stir in a bit more cream or milk to loosen it.
