Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese dressing is creamy, smooth yet slightly chunky, and has loads of umami. Forget the store-bought version because this recipe is packed with flavor without all the chemicals. Get ready to enjoy the tastiest blue cheese dressing you’ll ever make in your life!
I still remember the first time I tried blue cheese. I thought it was rotten and couldn’t believe people actually ate it. However, my taste buds have matured. And while I still don’t enjoy eating it straight up, it does make a fantastic flavoring. I’ve had a few crumbles on pizza and an arugula pear salad, and it provided that perfect umami twang.
I really fell in love with it the first time I had it with Buffalo wings. The spicy acidity from the hot sauce balanced the creaminess of the dressing and didn’t overpower the fall-off-the-bone wings. That’s when I got the courage to make my dressing. So here goes!
What Makes Blue Cheese Dressing Popular
What’s funky, creamy, salty, umami-loaded, and absolutely addictive? Blue cheese dressing. Why is it so popular? Its trademark funkiness grows on you. Plus, the high dairy content tones down the heat of that hot sauce smothering your chicken wings. It also balances the bitterness of raw vegetables, especially broccoli, for the perfect dip on a charcuterie board. This dressing has it all and more.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, half of the blue cheese, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, chives, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and onion. A whisk, fork, or mixer all work well.
- Stir in the remaining blue cheese. Pour in buttermilk, a little at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Don’t skimp on the blue cheese. One of the reasons restaurant and homemade dressings are so much better than what’s on the store shelf is that they have more cheese.
- Adjust the thickness with mayo or buttermilk, depending on whether you want a thicker dip or a thinner dressing.
Make-Ahead and Storage
No preservatives means your homemade dressing won’t last as long as the store-bought stuff. That’s not a bad thing because you still have up to a week to use it, and it’s way better for you. Did I hear someone say probiotics?
More Ways to Use It
Aside from being the go-to dressing for salads, blue cheese dressing makes a great chicken sandwich spread, topping for a juicy steak, and the perfect burger spread (blue cheese and jalapeno burgers are fabulous).
I love adding a spoonful to potato salad dressing and using it as a dip on a charcuterie board. And, of course, the classic is Buffalo wings dipping sauce.
More Delicious Dressing Recipes to Try
This blog post was originally published in July 2019 and has been updated with additional tips and gorgeous photos.
Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup (224g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (60g) crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup (62g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) white vinegar (white wine and apple cider vinegar also work well)
- ½ teaspoon (1-2g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (3g) fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon (5g) hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon (2-3g) grated onion
- ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (see notes)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, half of the blue cheese, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, chives, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and onion until smooth. A whisk, fork, or food processor works fine.
- Stir in the remaining blue cheese, then add the buttermilk a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving so the flavor develops and the dressing thickens.
Tips & Notes:
- The dressing will last for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Store in a glass jar for the best shelf life.
- For blue cheese dip, use less buttermilk for a thicker consistency. And for a pourable salad dressing, use more buttermilk.
- A blender (an immersion blender works even better) is an easy way to mix the ingredients.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the ingredients used.
Love Blue Cheese in any combination, Used to buy a wheel from Maytag in a custom glass container
Wow, that is a lot of blue cheese :). Lucky you! Thanks for stopping by!