This Blue Cheese Dressing is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor! Made with crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, and fresh lemon.
The Best Blue Cheese Dressing
If you’re looking for a Blue Cheese Dressing recipe that’s been tried, tested, and loved, this is it! Adapted from a popular restaurant known for its blue cheese dressing, wedge salads, and crème brûlée, I got the recipe while working there.
The original recipe made a giant batch, but after some testing, I’ve scaled it down to a perfect serving size that tastes just as amazing.
This recipe is not only delicious but also super easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you can enjoy fresh, homemade dressing that’s far superior to any store-bought version.
Dressing Ingredients
- Mayo: Use a good mayo like Hellman’s/Best Foods® for the best flavor.
- Buttermilk: Regular milk won’t give the same result. You can make your own with only 2 ingredients
- Blue Cheese: Choose a chunky, good blue cheese like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton for the main flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Fresh minced garlic works too.
- White Wine Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar also works.
- Lemon Juice: Brings freshness. A citrus juicer makes it easy.
- Salt and Pepper: Brings all the flavors together.
Quick Tip
How To Make Blue Cheese Dressing
To make Blue Cheese Dressing, mash up crumbled blue cheese and buttermilk with a fork until they look like large-curd cottage cheese.
Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
Stir until well combined and adjust the seasonings to taste.
For a creamier texture, blend all ingredients together.
How To Use Blue Cheese Dressing
- Salad Dressing: Pour over a green salad or classic wedge salad.
- Dip: Use as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or wings.
- Topping: Use as a topping for grilled meats like steak or chicken.
- Sandwich Spread: Apply on a sandwich for extra flavor and creaminess.
- Topping: Pour over a baked potato or grilled/roasted vegetables.
- Buffalo Chicken Dishes: Serve with any Buffalo chicken dish, like Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Buffalo Chicken Tenders.
Storage
Leftovers?
Blue Cheese Dressing can be stored in a tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You may want to stir it before using, as the ingredients can split over time.
If the dressing is too thick, add a little buttermilk to loosen it. If it’s too thin, mix in more crumbled blue cheese or mayo to get the right texture.
More Homemade Dressing Recipes:
- Poppy Seed Dressing with lemon zest
- White Balsamic Vinaigrette with honey
- Honey Mustard Vinaigrette with Dijon mustard
- Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing with tart cherry juice
- Green Goddess Dressing with fresh herbs
Blue Cheese Dressing
Equipment
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- Measure 1/3 cup of blue cheese by packing it tightly in a measuring cup. Add to a medium-sized bowl. Mash the blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until it resembles large-curd cottage cheese.
- Add in remaining ingredients. If desired, add in fresh minced chives. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust to personal preference. Cover dressing and refrigerate until ready to use. Stir again before using. To create a smooth dressing, you can also blend everything except the chives together. Stir through chives after blending.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
