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Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

This creamy Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing is easy to make at home. It's great as a dip for wings or crudités and is the perfect addition to your favorite salads and sandwiches.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 to 3 ounces)
  • 2 to 8 tablespoons buttermilk (1/8 to 1/2 cup, preferably "whole" buttermilk)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped chives (optional, but recommended)
  • freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, stir or whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Stir in blue cheese (start with 1/2 cup--see note), using the back of a spoon to mash some of the crumbles into the dressing base. Leave some of the crumbles intact for a chunky-style dressing.
  2. Stir in as much buttermilk as needed to create your desired consistency dressing (see note). Stir in chives or parsley. Season to taste with black pepper and add additional Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, to taste.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to meld, preferably longer. The flavor is best after 24 hours.* Store, tightly-covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Notes

  • *Adjust the buttermilk and quantity of blue cheese based on the texture of dressing you want (dippable vs. pourable), and the pungency of the wedge of cheese you're using. For a very thick dip, you might not need any buttermilk at all! Remember that the dressing will both thicken and intensify in flavor as it stands. 
  • Read the FAQ's above for additional info about ingredient quantity ranges.
  • For blue cheese recommendations, read "What Kind of Blue Cheese Should I Buy?", in the article above.
  • For a little garlicky flavor, add garlic powder, to taste, starting with 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For blue cheese dressing with a kick, add hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or sriracha, to taste.
  • For a smoky blue cheese dressing, use a smoked blue cheese, such as those available from Cowgirl Creamery or Rogue Creamery.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons dressing Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 96IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons dressing
Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.