Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

A glass bowl filled with creamy blue cheese dressing. The dressing has visible chunks of blue cheese and is speckled with black pepper. The texture appears smooth and thick.

5 from 1 vote

This easy recipe for homemade blue cheese dressing is perfect for salads, chicken wings, and dipping. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese, it’s packed with tangy flavor and customizable to your personal preference.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dip, Sauces & Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blue cheese dressing

Servings: Tablespoons

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon truffle oil optional
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese crumbled, save any extra for sprinkling on top of salad
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, truffle oil (optional), minced garlic, and blue cheese crumbles.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 tablespoon truffle oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Mix until well combined, but chunky.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the taste and consistency by adding more buttermilk if desired. Enjoy!
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Notes

Chunky or smooth: For a chunky dressing, mix gently. If you prefer it smoother, use a food processor to blend the blue cheese into the dressing.

Fresh is best: Use a high-quality wedge of blue cheese for maximum flavor. Pre-crumbled cheese works in a pinch but may lack the creamy texture.

Taste as you go: Everyone’s blue cheese tolerance varies. Start small and add more crumbles if you’re a blue cheese addict!

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge, and always check expiration dates on dairy before mixing.

Storage instructions

Refrigerate: Keep your blue cheese dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5–7 days.
Stir before serving: The dressing may thicken or separate slightly; a quick stir will bring it back to life.
Freeze cautiously: While freezing isn’t ideal, you can freeze it for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and stir well before using, though the texture may change.
Label it: Mark the container with the date to keep track of freshness.

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