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A bowl of creamy blue cheese dressing garnished with cracked black pepper and cheese crumbles

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Rich, creamy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Blue Cheese Dressing is everything you love about a classic steakhouse dip — but better, because it's homemade. Packed with real chunks of tangy blue cheese, it pairs beautifully with crisp salads, spicy buffalo wings, veggie sticks, or even a pile of hot fries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container for storage
  • Garlic press or microplane optional, for fresh garlic

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup  sour cream
  • ¼  cup  mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated, optional
  • ¼  tsp salt
  • ¼  tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup  crumbled blue cheese Gorgonzola or Roquefort preferred
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or buttermilk to thin, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base:
    In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth.
    Add acidity and flavor:
    Mix in the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic (if using).
    Close-up of creamy blue cheese dressing being poured from a spoon into a mixing bowl
  • Season:
    Add salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust to your preference.
    Incorporate the cheese:
    Stir in the crumbled blue cheese. For a chunky texture, fold gently. For a smoother consistency, mash some of the cheese into the dressing.
    Close-up of blue cheese being mashed into a creamy mixture in a metal bowl using a hand masher
  • Adjust consistency:
    If the dressing is too thick, stir in milk or buttermilk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
    Chill:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
    A bowl of smooth, creamy blue cheese dressing set on a rustic wooden surface, ready to be refrigerated

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Notes

Calories 120 kcal
Carbohydrates 2g
Protein 2g
Fat 12g
Serving Size ~2 tablespoons (30g)
Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 260mg
Potassium 40mg
Fiber 0g
Sugar 1g
Vitamin A 150 IU
Vitamin C 1mg
Calcium 60mg
Iron 0.1mg
 
Cooking Tips:
  • Cheese matters: Use a high-quality blue cheese like Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Danish Blue for the best flavor.
  • Make it your own: Adjust the tang with more lemon juice or vinegar, or add a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
  • Smooth or chunky: For a smoother dressing, blend the mixture in a food processor. For a rustic texture, keep the chunks.
Keyword Homemade, Keto, Vegetarian