Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
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Easy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe: Great for salads, wings, burgers, & more. Creamy, thick, & loaded with big hunks of sharp blue cheese.
The first time I tried blue cheese dressing, I have to admit, I did not like it.
It’s a strong flavor, and I think it’s an acquired taste. In other words, you have to keep tasting it in order to gain an appreciation for it.
Now I have an appreciation for it. I actually LOVE it.
It’s my favorite on salads. And I love it on burgers too, with caramelized onions. And of course it’s the best part of Buffalo wings.
So today I’m really happy to be sharing the best blue cheese dressing recipe in all the land! I want you to be able to enjoy this too. I can’t just keep it all to myself!
I’m hard at work building up the sauces and toppings category of this site! And this homemade blue cheese dressing is a great addition, but if it’s not your thing, be sure to check out my lemon vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, and warm bacon dressing recipes. All so yummy!
Table of Contents
- What is blue cheese dressing?
- Why this is the best blue cheese recipe
- What does this blue cheese dressing recipe taste like?
- Ingredients
- Special equipment
- How to make homemade blue cheese dressing
- How to serve this easy blue cheese dressing recipe
- Expert tips
- Frequently asked questions
- A few more of my best topping recipes
What is blue cheese dressing?
This is a creamy topping that’s a little tangy and punctuated all throughout with generous hunks of piquant blue cheese.
It’s nice and thick, and can be used as a salad dressing or a dip.
Why this is the best blue cheese recipe
- Tastes amazing: The flavors are nicely balanced with a pronounced cheesy flavor that will keep you wanting more!
- Few ingredients: You’ll only need 5 pantry staples plus half a container of blue cheese crumbles or a wedge of blue cheese.
- Easy to make: This recipe literally takes minutes to make.
- Versatile: Lots of different ways to use this and you can jazz it up with other stuff to make it even more special!
What does this blue cheese dressing recipe taste like?
This topping is smooth, cool, and creamy, with a slight tang and a really savory flavor. It’s thick and full of generous chunks of bleu cheese.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise: Forms the basis of the dressing. I like the full-fat variety, but you can use a low-calorie or low-fat option if you prefer. Or even a vegan mayo would work!
Buttermilk: Adds a little bit of tanginess as well as thinning the dressing to a more pourable consistency. If you don’t keep buttermilk on hand, check this out–> How to Make Homemade Buttermilk.
Vinegar: I like to use white wine vinegar for this. Champagne vinegar or red wine vinegar would also work, as would sherry vinegar or rice wine vinegar. Although I’d probably stay away from distilled white vinegar or balsamic vinegar. Balsamic is too dark and distilled white would maybe be a little too sour.
Seasonings: Kosher salt and ground black pepper are really all you need here, although you could add a few other spices if you like (more on that below).
Cheese: I use packaged blue cheese crumbles but you could also chop up a small wedge of blue cheese too.
Special equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons: Follow my guide on how to measure ingredients.
- Bowl: In which to combine the ingredients.
- Spoon: To mix everything together.
How to make homemade blue cheese dressing
This easy recipe comes together in just 2 simple steps.
Step 1: Mix up the base
Place the mayo, buttermilk, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir them together until smooth.
Step 2: Fold in the cheese
Then just fold in the cheese (gently!) taking care not to break the clumps up too much.
How to serve this easy blue cheese dressing recipe
Spoon this over your salad or use it as a dip for raw veggies, Buffalo wings, or chips.
I also really enjoy it on steak! Beef and blue cheese are a match made in heaven.
And this might sound crazy, but I love to dip my fries in it!
It’s best enjoyed cold from the fridge.
Expert tips
Get creative: Try adding cooked, crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, fresh garlic, or caramelized onions to this blue cheese dip. Or perhaps a fresh, seasonal herb such as sage, chives, or thyme leaves. Or spice it up with some sriracha sauce. I also think a few drops of truffle oil would be incredible!
Frequently asked questions
It’s really important to keep this dip chilled. It’s fine to leave it out on the buffet for a couple of hours, but any longer than that and it should really go into the fridge. It should keep there (in an airtight container) for several weeks.
I’m not sure I’d recommend freezing it. I have never tried honestly, but I would imagine the freeze/thaw process could cause it to separate.
This recipe makes around a cup of blue cheese dressing.
I’ve figured on a serving size of 2 tablespoons, so the batch should give you about 8 servings.
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Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (168 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) buttermilk*
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 g) white wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon (4.5 g) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (67.5 g) blue cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Fold in the crumbled blue cheese.
