Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
72 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Description
This Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe uses blue cheese crumbles as the main flavor element combined with sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk for a creamy base. Lemon juice adds a subtle acidity to brighten the dressing while salt and black pepper season it to taste. The method involves mashing the blue cheese to release its flavor and then combining all ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth texture.
The dressing is rich and tangy with a slightly chunky texture from the cheese crumbles. Adjusting the thickness is straightforward by adding more milk or buttermilk if a thinner consistency is desired. It works well as a topping for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a complement to sandwiches.
This recipe yields about one cup of dressing, making it suitable to prepare fresh and refrigerate for later use. The balance of ingredients keeps the flavors pronounced and stable.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or use regular milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or use white wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash the blue cheese crumbles in a small bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until creamy and well combines.
- Taste and adjust for seasonings.
- Thin with a bit of extra milk, buttermilk, or water if desired.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately one cup of blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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