Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Introduction
Homemade blue cheese dressing is rich, creamy, and bursting with tangy flavor. Perfect for salads, dips, or drizzling over wings, this easy recipe lets you enjoy a classic dressing made from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz blue cheese (crumbled)
- 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, 3 oz of the blue cheese, pressed garlic, lemon juice, and ground pepper in a medium bowl.
- Step 2: Use an immersion blender, blender, or food processor to blend the ingredients together until smooth.
- Step 3: Break the remaining blue cheese crumbles into very small pieces and gently stir them into the dressing to add texture. If you prefer a completely smooth dressing, add all 4 oz of blue cheese before blending instead.
- Step 4: Season with salt to taste, then chill the dressing for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Serve on salads or as a dip for chips, wings, or veggies. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Add a splash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 3/4 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes as a substitute.
Storage
Store the blue cheese dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before serving if it separates. It’s best enjoyed chilled and can be refreshed by stirring in a little buttermilk if it thickens too much.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this dressing ahead of time?
Yes, the flavors actually improve after refrigerating for a few hours. Make the dressing a day in advance to let it fully develop.
How can I make the dressing less chunky?
Blend all 4 oz of blue cheese with the other ingredients until smooth to avoid chunks, or use a food processor for finer blending.
PrintHomemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
This Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing recipe offers a creamy and tangy dressing perfect for salads or as a delicious dip for chips, wings, and veggies. Combining mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese creates a rich, flavorful dressing with a balance of smooth and chunky textures. The addition of garlic, lemon juice, and freshly ground pepper adds depth and brightness to this classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 1 3/4 cups 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dressing Base
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Blue Cheese & Flavorings
- 4 oz blue cheese (crumbled)
- 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, 3 oz of the crumbled blue cheese, pressed garlic cloves, lemon juice, and ground pepper.
- Blend Smooth: Use an immersion blender, food processor, or regular blender to blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Texture: Break the remaining 1 oz of blue cheese into very small pieces and fold them gently into the blended dressing to create some chunky texture. If you prefer completely smooth dressing, you can add all 4 oz of blue cheese before blending.
- Season and Chill: Season the dressing with salt to taste, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop further.
- Serve: Serve the blue cheese dressing over salads or as a dip for chips, chicken wings, fresh vegetables, or your favorite snacks. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using low fat buttermilk keeps the dressing creamy but lighter in calories.
- For a smoother dressing, add all the blue cheese before blending rather than folding in chunks at the end.
- Adjust salt gradually as blue cheese can be salty.
- The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tang and brightness.
- Press the garlic cloves finely to avoid large pungent pieces.
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