Description
This homemade blue cheese dressing combines creamy mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and sour cream with the bold, distinctive flavor of crumbled blue cheese. Fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of pepper balance the dressing, making it perfect for salads, dips, or as a flavorful accompaniment to wings and veggies. The recipe offers flexibility to enjoy a chunky or smooth texture depending on your preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Blue Cheese and Flavorings
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, low fat buttermilk, sour cream, 3 ounces of crumbled blue cheese, pressed garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, and ground pepper until well combined.
- Blend the Mixture: Using an immersion blender, standard blender, or food processor, blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Remaining Blue Cheese: Take the remaining blue cheese crumbles, break them into very small pieces, and gently stir them into the blended dressing to create a chunky texture. If you prefer a fully smooth dressing, you may instead add all 4 ounces of blue cheese before blending in step 2.
- Season and Chill: Adjust the seasoning by adding salt to taste. Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a dressing on salads, or use it as a dip for chips, chicken wings, vegetables, or your favorite snacks. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust salt according to personal taste and dietary needs.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the blue cheese used does not contain animal rennet.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce buttermilk slightly or add more sour cream.
- The dressing can be made smoother by blending all the blue cheese instead of reserving some crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blue cheese dressing, homemade dressing, creamy dressing, salad dressing, dip, blue cheese sauce, easy dressing recipe
