SauceMain Course

Creamy Cordon Bleu Sauce

Name: Creamy Cordon Bleu Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: french, swiss
Ingredients: 50 g unsalted butter; 40 g all-purpose flour; 600 ml whole milk; 90 g cream cheese cubed; 150 g swiss cheese shredded; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated (optional)

A rich and velvety cheese sauce designed to accompany chicken cordon bleu, but versatile enough for vegetables or pasta. This sauce starts with a classic béchamel base and is enriched with Swiss and cream cheese for a smooth, tangy finish.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 292 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

50 gunsalted butter
40 gall-purpose flour
600 mlwhole milk
90 gcream cheese, cubed
150 gswiss cheese, shredded
0.5 tspsalt
1 pinchwhite pepper
1 pinchnutmeg, freshly grated(optional)

Equipment

saucepan · measuring cups · measuring spoons · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
About 2 min
2
Add the flour, salt, and white pepper, then whisk to form a smooth paste, or roux.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the roux for a minute helps to remove any raw flour taste.
3
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using warm milk can help the sauce come together more smoothly, but cold milk works fine with constant whisking.
4
Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
About 3 min
5
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
About 2 min
6
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Cook’s note: Taking the sauce off the heat prevents it from scorching while you add the cheese.
7
Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded Swiss cheese to the hot sauce.
8
Stir gently until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
About 2 min
9
Stir in the optional grated nutmeg just before serving for a touch of warmth.

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 291.8kcal
Protein: 11.1g
Carbs: 10.7g
Fat: 23g
Fibre: 0.2g
Sugar: 5.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly until smooth.