Manchego Cheese Sauce

Manchego Cheese Sauce

  • 16 Servings
  • 40 Calories per Serving
Manchego, an aged sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, is prized for its wonderful flavor (great to munch on its own) and because it melts so smoothly. This is great atop grilled steak or other grilled meats and vegetables.

Ingredient List

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup shredded Manchego Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes or until shallots are softened.
  2. Add chicken broth, whisking well to blend. Add flour and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Reduce heat to low and add yoghurt. Whisk to combine all ingredients. Serve warm over steak or hot, cooked vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 2 1/2g 4%, Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 8%, Cholesterol 5mg 2%, Sodium 75mg 3%, Potassium 35mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 0%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 0%, Riboflavin 2%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 0%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 0%, Copper 2%, Manganese 0%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 40, Calories from Fat 25, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 0, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp