Blue cheese sauce emergency

[mattdaniels]

If at all possible, I would like to serve a blue cheese sauce over some little chunks of iceberg lettuce in about 3 hours time.

The shops are too far away and frankly I am way too down the gin bottle to even contemplate picking up the car keys.

A quick drive by on fridgeville reveals Roqefort, butter, milk and double cream. There will be some flour in the baking cupboard. Is it a go-er? Never made a cheese sauce before I assume its some sort of roux then crumble in the cheese?

[zakelwe]

yeah a roux would be good but I'd go for a thin one rather than thick as you may end up with something too floury and stodgy, especially considering what you are serving it with.

Good luck.

Andy

[grumbledoak]

Roux-based will be too heavy. Got any creme fraiche? If not, use the cream. Dilute it with the milk.

[mattdaniels]

No creme fraiche. What sort of ratio are we talking? Roux is always tricky and I only have one shot at this. Does it even need a roux? Can i just drop the cheese in the cream and stir it a bit over the heat? Apologies if that is shonky but you appreciate my despsaraetion and lack of ability to focus about now.

Edited by mattdaniels on Saturday 21st May 17:21

[grumbledoak]

Put the cream in a bowl and add milk and stir. I'd guess 40% cream and 60% milk but you can adjust. Once happy, warm it up and add the cheese. It shouldn't change consistency too much.

[mattdaniels]

Ta. Laydeez are on their way now. Wish me luck.

[grumbledoak]

Luck wished.

[DieselGriff]

Have to admit I was drawn into this one just because I had to find out what in the world of blue cheese could constitute an emergency.

How did it go?

[jet_noise]

Dear DG,

DieselGriff said:

Have to admit I was drawn into this one just because I had to find out what in the world of blue cheese could constitute an emergency.

How did it go?

You mean you haven't heard of Blue Cheese Man?

He who saves the day and gets the girl by use of his mould-vein enhanced powers,

regards,
Jet

[mattdaniels]

All fine, the sauce was lovely.

Could have done without getted p1ssed and leaving the hob on with the vegetable steamer on it though