BLUE BUTTER

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Blue butter - obviously fat on fat - is blue cheese for people who think they don't like blue cheese: The butter tames the sharpness, and the cheese makes the butter lively and intense. Serve this sauce alongside a grilled rib-eye for a contemporary take on a classic steakhouse cut.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 ounces blue cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Salt and black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream the cheese and butter together with a fork; add salt and pepper if using. Roll into a log, wrap tightly, chill until firm and cut into thick slices to top the roast before slicing. Or serve the softened mixture by the spoonful after slicing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 16 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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