Description
This Festive Blue Cheese Sauce is a rich and creamy addition to your Christmas dinner. The savory Stilton cheese pairs perfectly with the buttery shallots and garlic, creating a decadent sauce that will elevate any holiday meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 banana shallot, peeled and finely chopped, or use ½ small onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 150 ml (½ cup + 2tbsp) double (heavy) cream
- 125 g (4 ½ oz) Stilton crumbled or roughly chopped (use Gorgonzola for a milder cheese)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Saute Aromatics: Add the shallot and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in the double cream, then add the Stilton cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season: Season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the festive blue cheese sauce over your favorite Christmas dishes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can simmer the mixture for a few extra minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Stilton cheese to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg