Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Description
This Blue Cheese Dressing starts by mashing blue cheese with buttermilk to achieve the desired chunkiness. Mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream are added to create a creamy base. The dressing is brightened with freshly squeezed lemon juice and seasoned with garlic, onion, and mustard powder, adding depth without overpowering the cheese. Fresh chopped parsley or chives introduce a mild herbal note, and salt and black pepper adjust the seasoning.
The dressing is chilled for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld, enhancing the sharpness of the blue cheese with the tang of dairy and spices. It forms a thick, rich sauce that works well as a salad dressing or a dip for vegetables and wings.
Using wedge blue cheese rather than pre-crumbled can improve texture and flavor. Refrigerate the dressing in an airtight container for up to a week, ensuring freshness and continued flavor development.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces blue cheese (use a wedge, not pre-crumbled *see blog post "Tips")
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise quality
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (use less if you want it thicker for a dip)
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream (omit if you want it thicker for a dip)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh, or chives
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the blue cheese and buttermilk in a medium-sized bowl and mash the blue cheese with a fork until the desired degree of chunkiness is reached. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Cover and chill for at least 3-4 hours before serving to allow adequate time for the flavors to develop (for best results chill overnight). Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge where it will keep for up to a week.Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Notes
- For a lower calorie version, substitute low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Use a wedge of blue cheese to control chunk size and enhance flavor rather than pre-crumbled cheese.
- Chill the dressing for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to develop flavor fully before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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