Blue cheese sauce
Blue cheese sauce is a perfect addition to many dishes, with its creamy texture and bold flavour enhancing both meat and vegetarian meals. Slightly spicy and mildly nutty, it pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled vegetables, or steaks. It’s quick and easy to make at home, and when served with wine, it adds a truly luxurious touch. Discover how to create this exceptional sauce in just a few steps—and elevate any meal with a refined flavour!
Blue cheese sauce recipe
This sauce is as elegant as it is quick to prepare. If you want to experience refined flavour notes without going out to a restaurant, try our simple recipe.
Ingredients
• 160 ml 30% cream
• 60 g blue cheese
• 20 g plum preserve
• 35 g walnuts
• salt, pepper, parsley
To prepare blue cheese sauce, start by crumbling your chosen cheese and melting it in a frying-pan over low heat. Once the cheese has melted, add the cream—preferably 30%—as it gives the sauce a smoother consistency and richer taste. Stir thoroughly and heat for 5–8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Finally, add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the finished sauce over heated dumplings or any chosen dish. If desired, top with a spoonful of plum preserve and sprinkle with crushed walnuts.
• 60 g blue cheese
• 20 g plum preserve
• 35 g walnuts
• salt, pepper, parsley
To prepare blue cheese sauce, start by crumbling your chosen cheese and melting it in a frying-pan over low heat. Once the cheese has melted, add the cream—preferably 30%—as it gives the sauce a smoother consistency and richer taste. Stir thoroughly and heat for 5–8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Finally, add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the finished sauce over heated dumplings or any chosen dish. If desired, top with a spoonful of plum preserve and sprinkle with crushed walnuts.
Choosing blue cheese and its impact on flavour
The choice of blue cheese has a significant influence on the flavour of the sauce. Mild varieties like Camembert will give a softer, creamy taste—ideal for lighter dishes such as vegetables or fish. In contrast, more intense options like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Lazur introduce a sharper, more pungent aroma that pairs well with meat or shrimp. Depending on the cheese used, you may choose to skip the preserve—its sweet accent may be unnecessary with stronger cheeses but can perfectly balance the flavour of milder ones.
What to serve blue cheese sauce with
Blue cheese sauce is extremely versatile and pairs wonderfully with many dishes. Its creamy texture complements pasta dishes, especially tagliatelle or gnocchi. It's also a great choice for grilled vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or mushrooms. You can also enjoy it with meats—from steaks or roasted chicken to fish like salmon. Its strong flavour also highlights seafood, particularly shrimp, giving them a deeper, more expressive character.
Other great pairings include:
• Roasted potatoes with herb butter – the creamy sauce enhances the crispy flavour.
• Grilled eggplant – the soft texture goes well with the bold flavour.
• Vegetable casserole – the sauce adds depth and creaminess to the roasted mix.
• Hungarian style potato pancakes – served with blue cheese, they become a more refined version of this traditional dish.
• Roasted cauliflower – crispy cauliflower topped with thick cheese sauce becomes a gourmet appetizer.
• Crostini with pear and walnuts – the sweetness of pear and crunch of nuts contrast beautifully with the strong cheese flavour.
• Mushroom risotto – the sauce enriches the creamy consistency and adds a bold character.
• Pizza with figs and Parma ham – lightly drizzled, it gives a gourmet twist.
• Beetroot salad – roasted beetroot, walnuts and arugula paired with this sauce make for an elegant and unique dish.
• Leek and bacon tart – serving it with a delicate cheese sauce gives it a creamier texture and more intense flavour.
Other great pairings include:
• Roasted potatoes with herb butter – the creamy sauce enhances the crispy flavour.
• Grilled eggplant – the soft texture goes well with the bold flavour.
• Vegetable casserole – the sauce adds depth and creaminess to the roasted mix.
• Hungarian style potato pancakes – served with blue cheese, they become a more refined version of this traditional dish.
• Roasted cauliflower – crispy cauliflower topped with thick cheese sauce becomes a gourmet appetizer.
• Crostini with pear and walnuts – the sweetness of pear and crunch of nuts contrast beautifully with the strong cheese flavour.
• Mushroom risotto – the sauce enriches the creamy consistency and adds a bold character.
• Pizza with figs and Parma ham – lightly drizzled, it gives a gourmet twist.
• Beetroot salad – roasted beetroot, walnuts and arugula paired with this sauce make for an elegant and unique dish.
• Leek and bacon tart – serving it with a delicate cheese sauce gives it a creamier texture and more intense flavour.
Blue cheese sauce for U Jędrusia meals
Dumplings with sauerkraut and mushrooms served with blue cheese sauce using ready-to-eat dumplings from U Jędrusia are a great option for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy. This type of dish is also a great choice for anyone who loves the late August and early September period, when the forests in Poland are full of chanterelles, slippery jacks, birch boletes, porcini, or penny buns. Not everyone has the chance to go mushroom picking—so ready-to-eat dumplings with sauerkraut and mushrooms are a perfect alternative. A blue cheese sauce makes an excellent addition to this dish.
Blue cheese sauce is not only a quick and easy addition to prepare but also a bold way to enrich the flavour of many everyday and more sophisticated dishes. Thanks to the variety of cheese options—from mild Camemberts to strong Roqueforts—you can easily adapt the sauce to suit your guests’ or household’s preferences. It pairs beautifully with traditional meals such as dumplings with sauerkraut and mushrooms, as well as with more refined dishes like risotto or grilled vegetables. Whether served with pasta, meat, or seafood, blue cheese sauce adds elegance and sophistication to any meal. It's worth experimenting to discover your favourite combinations and enjoy the richness of flavours. Bon appétit!
Blue cheese sauce is not only a quick and easy addition to prepare but also a bold way to enrich the flavour of many everyday and more sophisticated dishes. Thanks to the variety of cheese options—from mild Camemberts to strong Roqueforts—you can easily adapt the sauce to suit your guests’ or household’s preferences. It pairs beautifully with traditional meals such as dumplings with sauerkraut and mushrooms, as well as with more refined dishes like risotto or grilled vegetables. Whether served with pasta, meat, or seafood, blue cheese sauce adds elegance and sophistication to any meal. It's worth experimenting to discover your favourite combinations and enjoy the richness of flavours. Bon appétit!
