Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce

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A blue napkin is next to a plate with chicken cordon bleu.

5 from 19 votes

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce is perfectly creamy, full of flavor, and super easy to make. Simply sauté butter and garlic, whisk in flour and milk, then season with mustard, Parmesan cheese, and thyme for a rich topping.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: sauce

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter salted
1 Tbsp. flour
1 clove garlic finely minced
½ cup milk or a plant-based alternative
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
¼-½ tsp. salt to taste
1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
½ tsp. thyme fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

Add butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and continue sauteing for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until combined.
Slowly begin adding in the milk, 2-3 tablespoons at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Once all of the milk has been added and the sauce has thickened, stir in the cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme until smooth.
Serve with chicken cordon bleu and enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: You can easily make this sauce a day or two before you need it, just keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, warm it back up on the stove.
To Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.
To Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze this sauce.
To Reheat: To warm up the sauce, place it back in a saucepan and heat on low, whisking until it is smooth and warm. If needed, add a little more milk.

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