Nutrition Facts for Herbed goat cheese sauce

Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luxurious Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce, a creamy and aromatic blend that's perfect for pasta, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats. Featuring tangy goat cheese paired with the richness of heavy cream and butter, this sauce is brought to life with the fragrant addition of fresh parsley, chives, and thyme. A touch of sautéed garlic adds depth, while a gentle simmer ensures a velvety, smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and elegant recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a gourmet touch for special occasions. Serve it warm and watch it transform your dish into a restaurant-worthy creation.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:5 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Goat cheese
  • 0.5 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.

Step 4

Add the goat cheese, breaking it into small chunks, and whisk continuously until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley, chives, and thyme leaves. Stir the fresh herbs into the sauce.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools slightly.

Step 8

Serve warm over your favorite grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 331.3 grams (331.3g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1239
Total Fat 115.70g 148%
Saturated Fat 73.90g 370%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 316mg 105%
Sodium 1429mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 2.50g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g 2%
Total Sugars 0.70g
Protein 37.10g 74%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 270mg 21%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 169mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.8%
Protein: 12.4%
Carbs: 0.8%