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My Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is super creamy, with just the right amount of tang! It's filled with plenty of delicious blue cheese crumbles and is so easy to make. Ready in 5 minutes with less than 10 ingredients, there's no need for store-bought!
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Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
I've been making homemade blue cheese dressing for so long, I can't even remember when I stopped buying it at the store. You really cannot go wrong with blue cheese dressing for salads or as a dip, especially for chicken wings on game day!
The best part about blue cheese dressing is just how easy it is to make. When I say it takes less than 10 ingredients in 5 minutes, I mean it. It's that simple!
The key to any homemade sauce recipe is balance. Blue cheese has a unique flavor and stands out on its own, so it's important to combine it with other ingredients which work to complement the flavor, not overpower it.
For the best blue cheese dressing, I use a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise to make it extra creamy. Dressings with only mayonnaise tend to be heavier. Adding sour cream is the perfect way to lighten up your dressings!
FAQs
Other varieties of blue cheese include English Stilton, French Roquefort, and Italian Gorgonzola. Each variety will vary slightly in richness, tanginess, and overall flavor profiles, but each one is a type of blue cheese!
My recipe for homemade blue cheese dressing is naturally gluten-free.
My recipe for homemade blue cheese dressing is keto-friendly. If you are trying to up the fat content, add only ½ cup of sour cream and then add an additional ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream.
Blue cheese dressing should absolutely be stored in the refrigerator, as it contains multiple dairy ingredients. Never store it at room temperature.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper together in a bowl. Stir to combine using a whisk or fork.
- Fold blue cheese crumbles into the dressing.
- Finally, mince fresh chives and stir them into the dressing until completely combined.
- Serve and enjoy, or store in the refrigerator for a few hours first to allow the flavors to develop even further!
Selecting a Blue Cheese for Dressing
The most important component of homemade cheese dressing is, of course, blue cheese! The cheese is aged in a temperature-controlled environment to produce its specific taste and color. You can purchase it in a wedge, or already crumbled, and the flavor is very sharp.
I suggest using whichever brand of blue cheese you prefer. If you are unsure or not familiar with the different varieties of blue cheese, use a more mild variety such as Gorgonzola or a Danish Blue. If you really enjoy the sharp, savory, and nutty flavors of blue cheese, go for Roquefort! This definitely wins the category for its intense flavor and creamy texture.
In general, when deciding on a cheese, give it a visual test and remember your nose is your best friend! Visually, blue cheese will always have blue/green spots. Avoid blue cheese if it has white mold on the rind. Though blue cheese has a pungent smell, if it has any sort of ammonia-like scent, steer clear!
How to Store Blue Cheese Dressing
Homemade blue cheese dressing should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This is a perfect make-ahead sauce recipe for family gatherings, game nights, or holiday get-togethers!
Freezing Homemade Blue Cheese Sauce
My blue cheese salad dressing can be frozen, but the texture will change when it is thawed out. The sauce can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Here is a helpful hint when freezing blue cheese dressing: make the dressing as instructed, but do not add the blue cheese. Freeze the dressing, and when ready to use after it is thawed, add fresh blue cheese. This will help keep the sauce as flavorful as possible!
What goes with blue cheese dressing?
- Homemade blue cheese dressing is great served in a bowl on a platter of brightly colored fresh vegetables. My family loves to pair it with carrots, celery, and radishes!
- Potatoes and blue cheese dressing are a fabulous combination. Try it on top of a Loaded Baked Potato, or as a dipping sauce for crisp Air Fryer French Fries.
- It’s great as a salad dressing, especially on wedge salads, or as a topping on grilled burgers or sandwiches. Try it with my Loaded Burgers.
- Best of all, this chunky blue cheese dressing is perfect for buffalo wings! Try making wings with my Homemade Buffalo Sauce.
- It makes a great dipping sauce for any type of crispy or fried appetizers or finger foods - I love it with Air Fried Mushrooms.
- I’ve even used this recipe as a light and crunchy coleslaw dressing, and as a dressing for wrap sandwiches. Mix it with shredded cabbage and add to a grilled buffalo sandwich for a dish that’s out of this world!
Recipe Tips
- Always use fresh lemon juice for the perfect tangy flavor.
- If you are unsure what type of fresh blue cheese to purchase, any already crumbled blue cheese will blend nicely into the sauce.
- This is a versatile recipe; feel free to add more or less of each ingredient for your specific taste.
- Always store homemade blue cheese dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 small whisk or fork
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- ⅓ cup minced fresh chives
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a small whisk or fork to combine completely.¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, pinch salt, pinch pepper
- Fold blue cheese crumbles into the dressing.1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Mince fresh chives and stir into the dressing to completely combine. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a few hours to allow flavors to develop. Enjoy!⅓ cup minced fresh chives
Notes
- Always use fresh lemon juice for the perfect tangy flavor.
- If you are unsure what type of fresh blue cheese to purchase, any already crumbled blue cheese will blend nicely into the sauce.
- This is a versatile recipe; feel free to add more or less of each ingredient for your specific taste.
- Always store homemade blue cheese dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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