Hamdi Saidani Jamie Oliver’s Blue Cheese Stilton Sauce for Steak is one of the best and easiest cheese sauce for steak recipes ever. This creamy, rich sauce is made with blue Stilton cheese, flour, heavy cream (or milk), butter, and seasoned with garlic and rosemary. This sauce pairs well with any beef steak such as tenderloin or sirloin, and can also be served with roasted vegetables or used as a pasta sauce. Please feel free to leave your feedback about the recipe.
Jamie Oliver Stilton Sauce Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 1/2 tbsp plain flour
- 150ml heavy cream or full-fat cream
- 50g stilton (or other blue cheese), chopped or crumbled
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary powder
How To Make Jamie Oliver Stilton Sauce
- Start by melting the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until it’s fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the flour and dried rosemary powder. Let this mixture cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream or full-fat cream, making sure to stir constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and all the cream has been added.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the blue cheese.
- Continue to cook the sauce until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, blue cheese is often quite salty, so you might not need much additional salt.
- Serve the sauce while it’s still warm over your cooked steak.
How To Make Stilton Sauce With Mushrooms
Follow the same steps as above, but start by sautéing 200g of sliced fresh mushrooms in the butter until they’re browned and have released their liquid. Then add the garlic and continue with the rest of the steps.
How to Thicken or Thin Blue Cheese Stilton Sauce
- To Thicken: Add extra flour, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, whisking and simmering until desired thickness is reached.
- To Thin: Add extra cream or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until you get the consistency you want.
How Long Does Stilton Sauce Last In The Fridge
Stilton sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight glass container to keep it fresh. Usually, the sauce will thicken after refrigeration, so add about 1-2 teaspoons of milk and give it a little stir to thin it out before using.
Can I Freeze Stilton Sauce
Yes, Stilton blue cheese sauce freezes well and can last about 3 months in the freezer. To correctly freeze it, simply pour the cooled sauce into a freezer-safe container or bag, remove as much air as possible, seal it, and then place it in the freezer.
To thaw, simply place it in the fridge overnight, it should be completely defrosted by the next day.
Best Steak That Goes With Stilton Sauce
This blue cheese Stilton sauce goes well with any beef steak such as tenderloin, ribeye, sirloin, and Swiss Steak. It also pairs well with other cuts such as lamb steak, pork steak, or even venison steak.
Other Ways To Use Blue Cheese Stilton Sauce
This blue cheese Stilton sauce goes well with other things besides steak. You can use it as a pasta sauce or serve it over your roasted vegetables such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or baked potatoes. You can also use it as a dip for breadsticks or crudites.
What Other Blue Cheese I can Use
If you don’t have Stilton, you can use other types of blue cheese such as Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Danish Blue. Just make sure the cheese is creamy and has a strong flavor.
Can I Use Milk Instead Of Cream
Yes, you can use about 150ml of milk instead of heavy cream. But the sauce could turn out thin, so you should adjust the flour and use 1.5 tablespoons instead of 1. If the sauce is still thin, just let it simmer a bit longer until it reaches the desired consistency.
How To Make This Stilton Sauce Gluten Free
To make this sauce gluten-free, replace the plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch.
How To Cook Steak To Serve With Blue Cheese Sauce
- Choose Your Steak: Select a high-quality steak such as ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon. Look for steaks with good marbling (the white fat throughout the steak), as this will give your steak lots of flavor.
- Prepare the Steak: Take your steak out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you plan to cook it to let it come to room temperature. This helps the steak cook more evenly. Season both sides of the steak generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat Your Pan: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add a small amount of oil to the pan and let it heat until it’s almost smoking.
- Cook the Steak: Place the steak in the hot pan. Cook it without moving for about 2-3 minutes to get a good sear. Then flip the steak and cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer your steak more well-done.
- Rest the Steak: Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board or plate for about 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak.
- Serve the Steak: Slice the steak against the grain and serve it with your homemade blue cheese Stilton sauce.
Stilton Sauce Calories and Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 112
- Total Fat: 8.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 674mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 2.6g
- Protein: 4.5g
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Jamie Oliver Stilton Sauce For Steak
Description
Jamie Oliver’s Blue Cheese Stilton Sauce for Steak is one of the best and easiest recipes to make. This creamy sauce is made with blue Stilton cheese, flour, heavy cream (or milk), butter, and seasoned with garlic and rosemary. This sauce pairs well with any beef steak such as tenderloin or sirloin, and can also be served with roasted vegetables or used as a pasta sauce.
Jamie Oliver Stilton Sauce Ingredients
How To Make Jamie Oliver Stilton Sauce
- Start by melting the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until it’s fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the flour and dried rosemary powder. Let this mixture cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream or full-fat cream, making sure to stir constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and all the cream has been added.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the blue Stilton cheese.
- Continue to cook the sauce until the cheese Stilton has fully melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, blue cheese is often quite salty, so you might not need much additional salt.
- Serve the sauce while it’s still warm over your cooked steak.
