This rich and creamy homemade blue cheese dressing combines tangy buttermilk, smooth mayonnaise, and bold blue cheese crumbles, making it the perfect accompaniment for salads, wings, and more.
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Elevate your culinary creations with this rich and creamy homemade blue cheese dressing. Crafted with a blend of tangy buttermilk, smooth mayonnaise, and bold blue cheese crumbles, this dressing offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for drizzling over crisp salads, dipping crispy chicken wings, or adding a flavorful twist to sandwiches and burgers. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a casual meal, this blue cheese dressing is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour + chill time
- Yield: 1 1/3 cup 1x
- Category: Dressings
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton)
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Add the crumbled blue cheese, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, and chopped chives. Stir gently to combine, leaving some chunks of blue cheese for texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Blue Cheese Dressing
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Choose Quality Blue Cheese: Opt for a flavorful blue cheese like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton. Crumbling it yourself from a wedge ensures freshness and a more robust taste.
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Balance Creaminess and Tang: A combination of mayonnaise and sour cream provides a rich base, while buttermilk adds tanginess and helps achieve the desired consistency.
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Customize Texture: For a smoother dressing, blend the ingredients thoroughly. If you prefer a chunkier texture, gently fold in additional blue cheese crumbles after mixing. I recommend the chunkier version, hand crumble from a wedge of blue cheese.
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Enhance with Fresh Herbs: Incorporate chopped fresh parsley or chives to add color and a subtle herbal note to the dressing.
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Allow Flavors to Meld: Refrigerate the dressing for at least an hour before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to develop and intensify.
📚 Interesting Facts About Blue Cheese Dressing
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Historical Origins: The earliest known recipe for blue cheese dressing appeared in the Edgewater Beach Hotel Salad Book published in 1928 but it was called Roquefort. CY Cheese
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Classic Pairing with Buffalo Wings: The tradition of serving blue cheese dressing with Buffalo wings dates back to the 1960s at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The bar served blue cheese-stuffed celery as an appetizer, which naturally complemented the spicy wings. Buffalo History Wikipedia
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Nutritional Insights: Blue cheese dressing is a source of calcium and contains beneficial fats. The fermentation process of blue cheese introduces probiotics, which can support gut health.
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Versatility in the Kitchen: Beyond salads, blue cheese dressing serves as a flavorful dip for vegetables and wings, dip for Crispy-Baked Sweet Potato Fries a spread for sandwiches and burgers, and even as a sauce for grilled meats.
This dressing is best enjoyed within a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The combination of sour cream and mayonnaise provides a creamy base, while the buttermilk adds a slight tanginess that complements the boldness of the blue cheese.
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Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on standard ingredients and serving sizes. Actual values may vary depending on specific products used and portion sizes. This information is provided for convenience and should not be considered medical or dietary advice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 2