Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Salad Dressing Recipes Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes Absolutely the BEST Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever! 4.7 (574) 485 Reviews 24 Photos Make your salad perfect with this rich homemade blue cheese dressing recipe. It has a nicely balanced flavor, and a deliciously creamy, chunky texture. Submitted by LUCKYME9 Updated on March 5, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 24 24 24 24 24 Why buy store-bought when you can make delicious blue cheese dressing at home? This blue cheese dressing is easy to make in just a few minutes—and it's so much better than the bottled stuff. What Is Blue Cheese Dressing? Blue (or bleu) cheese dressing is a popular salad dressing and dipping sauce. Every home cook has their own recipe, but it usually features the following ingredients: blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, and simple seasonings that pack a flavorful punch. How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing It truly couldn't be simpler to make this easy blue cheese dressing at home. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's what you can expect: Mash the blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until well-combined, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. That's it! How to Use Blue Cheese Dressing Blue cheese dressing is a popular choice for dressing salads, dipping chicken wings or crudites, and spreading on sandwiches or burgers as a condiment. But you can also use your homemade blue cheese dressing as an ingredient! Here are some of our most irresistible recipes that call for store-bought or homemade blue cheese dressing: · Buffalo Chicken Lasagna· Bobbe's Super Cheesy Pasta· Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms How to Store Blue Cheese Dressing Homemade blue cheese dressing won't last quite as long as its store-bought counterpart. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for five to seven days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Really good," according to Tom Brown. "It has a very fresh taste. It is creamy without being heavy. Not tasting all the preservatives and such one finds in bottled dressing makes this dressing the best." "This is truly an awesome dressing," raves DONNA949599. "I served it over a simple lettuce wedge salad. My husband loved it too!" "I love blue cheese dressing," says Sherri. "I've never made my own...I'll now never buy a bottle again. What a difference than the bottled dressing mixes. I did add a tiny dash of Worcestershire sauce and it gave me the extra 'ZING' I needed." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Absolutely the BEST Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever! 4.7 (574) Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6 Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 2 ½ ounces blue cheese 3 tablespoons buttermilk 3 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Note Whole milk may be used in place of buttermilk for a milder flavor. Dressing may be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to two weeks. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 93 Calories 9g Fat 1g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 93 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 251mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 80mg 6% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 53mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved