Chipotle Chile and Blue Cheese Sauce

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3

Amazing Chipotle Chile and Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
	3/4 cup heavy cream
	3 tablespoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

26g

Chipotle Chile and Blue Cheese Sauce is a bold and flavorful sauce that can be enjoyed with various dishes. This sauce is perfect for dipping crispy chicken wings, drizzling over burgers or sandwiches, or serving alongside a charcuterie board. The sauce's taste can be described as smoky, tangy, and peppery with an underlying sweetness, making it a versatile condiment. Although the combination of blue cheese and chipotle peppers may sound unusual, the flavors work together to create a delicious and unique sauce that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
2.	Reduce heat to low and add in crumbled blue cheese, stirring until fully melted and combined.
3.	Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and continue to stir until fully incorporated.
4.	Stir in chopped fresh chives and continue to heat until the sauce is hot throughout.

PROS

This savory Chipotle Chile and Blue Cheese Sauce is perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite dishes.

It has a bold and complex flavor profile with a slight spicy kick from the chipotle peppers.

The added chives bring a brightness and depth to the sauce that complements the blue cheese perfectly.

CONS

This sauce is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also contains dairy and may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blue cheese contains a good source of protein and calcium, which is essential for bone health.
Chipotle peppers have been known to contribute to heart health because of their antioxidant properties.
Chives are also a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant and can lower the risk of chronic diseases.