Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Blue Cheese Dressing is a favorite for good reason! This rich and bold salad dressing highlights comes together in minutes!

Ingredients

  • milk (plus more as needed to thin
    ½ c
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • garlic (minced
    1 clove
  • blue cheese (1 1/2 cups
    6 oz
  • sour cream
    ½ c
  • mayonnaise
    ⅓ c
  • white vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • sugar
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small measuring cup, combine the milk, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the blue cheese in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    With the back of a fork mash up the blue chese, milk, lemon juice, and garlic. The consistency will be a bit lumpy, but the goal is the minimize large chunks of the cheese in the salad dressing. You are looking for a consistency similar to cottage cheese.

  3. 3

    Stir in the remaining ingredients. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before using.

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

5.0(21)45 cal

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About this Recipe

Elevate your salads and wings with the ultimate homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, a rich and bold favorite that comes together in minutes! This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, flavorful condiment that will make you forget store-bought versions.

This Blue Cheese Dressing recipe works because it strikes the perfect balance between the pungent sharpness of blue cheese and the creamy tang of sour cream and mayonnaise. The addition of fresh lemon juice and white vinegar brightens every spoonful, while a touch of sugar and spices rounds out the flavor profile, creating a truly irresistible dressing.

What you can expect is a luxuriously smooth and creamy dressing, bursting with the distinct, savory flavor of blue cheese. It offers a beautiful tang from the lemon and vinegar, complemented by subtle garlic and black pepper notes. The texture is easily adjustable, allowing you to achieve a pourable consistency for salads or a thicker dip for your favorite snacks. With only 45 calories per serving, it’s a delightful addition to many meals.

Customization is simple with this versatile dressing. For a thinner dressing, simply add a bit more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. If you prefer a milder blue cheese flavor, you can slightly reduce the amount of blue cheese, or increase it for an extra-bold taste. You can also experiment with different types of blue cheese to find your perfect match.

This rich and bold dressing is perfect for drizzling over a crisp wedge salad, as a dipping sauce for spicy buffalo wings, or even slathered on a burger. It’s an ideal condiment for casual gatherings or adding a gourmet touch to everyday meals.

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