Are you ready to transform an ordinary steak dinner into a gourmet masterpiece? Imagine a luxuriously rich, velvety blue cheese sauce that elevates your perfectly grilled steak from good to absolutely mind-blowing. This restaurant-quality sauce is surprisingly simple to make, packed with bold flavors, and guaranteed to impress even the most discerning food lovers. In just 15 minutes, you'll create a sauce so decadent, it'll become your secret weapon in culinary seduction.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and have them measured and ready before starting the cooking process.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat, being careful not to burn it.
- Once the butter is completely melted and starts to bubble slightly, pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- Allow the cream and butter mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the crumbled blue cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese begins to melt and incorporate into the cream.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and stir to blend thoroughly, which will enhance the depth of flavor in the sauce.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that blue cheese is already quite salty.
- Continue to stir and cook the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until it reaches a smooth, slightly thickened consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce rest for a minute to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly cool.
- Serve immediately over a hot, freshly grilled steak, spooning the sauce generously on top.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always use medium-low heat to prevent butter from burning and cream from scorching.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality, creamy blue cheese for the most intense flavor.
- Gradual Cheese Incorporation: Add blue cheese slowly and stir continuously for a smooth, lump-free sauce.
- Season Carefully: Blue cheese is naturally salty, so taste before adding extra salt.
- Serve Immediately: This sauce is best enjoyed hot and fresh, right after preparation.
- Pairing Suggestions: Works beautifully with grilled ribeye, tenderloin, or even as a dipping sauce for steak fries.
- Make Ahead Tip: If needed, you can gently reheat the sauce, adding a splash of cream to restore its silky texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 226kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 67mg
