Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

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Creamy, tangy, and rich in flavor, this homemade blue cheese dressing brings a restaurant-style touch to your table with hardly any effort. Perfect for drizzling over a crisp wedge salad, dunking chicken wings, or using as a dip for fresh-cut veggies, this dressing is a bold upgrade from the bottled kind. Once you taste the depth of flavor from real crumbled blue cheese and the freshness of ingredients you trust, you’ll never want to go back.

Making your own salad dressing might seem like a small detail, but it can transform your meals in big ways. Not only do you control the texture and taste, but you also avoid preservatives and added sugars found in store-bought versions. Whether you like it thick and chunky or silky and smooth, this blue cheese dressing can be tailored just the way you like.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is all about balance. The sharp, salty notes of the blue cheese are mellowed by creamy sour cream and mayonnaise. A hint of acidity from vinegar or lemon juice brightens the flavor, while garlic and a touch of seasoning make it irresistibly savory. It’s incredibly versatile, too—an essential for wing nights, steak salads, or even burgers.

What Kind of Blue Cheese Should I Use?

The best blue cheese for dressing depends on your preference. Gorgonzola offers a milder, creamier flavor, while Roquefort is more pungent and crumbly. Danish blue cheese strikes a good middle ground. Choose a wedge over pre-crumbled for better flavor and texture. Crumble it yourself so it blends better and delivers more of that signature tang in every bite.

Ingredients for the Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

For this recipe, you’ll only need a handful of pantry and fridge staples that come together to create something truly special.

Blue cheese: The heart of the recipe. Crumbled fresh from a wedge for the best flavor and texture.

Sour cream: Adds tang and creaminess that helps balance the bold cheese.

Mayonnaise: Creates a smooth, rich base and adds a touch of sweetness.

Buttermilk: Loosens the dressing to your desired consistency while adding a slight tang.

White wine vinegar: Lifts the flavors and adds brightness.

Garlic powder: Adds subtle depth without overpowering the blue cheese.

Salt and black pepper: Enhances the overall flavor and gives it a little kick.

How To Make the Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Step 1: Combine the Creamy Base

In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and white wine vinegar until smooth. This forms the creamy backbone of your dressing.

Step 2: Add the Flavor Boosters

Mix in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If you like a bit more tang, you can add a splash of lemon juice at this point.

Step 3: Fold in the Blue Cheese

Crumble the blue cheese by hand or with a fork, then fold it into the mixture. For a chunkier dressing, stir gently. For a smoother consistency, mash some of the blue cheese into the base.

Step 4: Adjust Consistency

Slowly stir in buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your preferred thickness.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

Cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and gives the dressing time to thicken slightly.

How to Store and Serve Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing can be made ahead and stored in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It thickens as it sits, so give it a good stir before using. Serve chilled with your favorite dishes—it feeds about 6 to 8 people depending on usage. It’s great as a salad dressing, dip, or burger topper.

What to Serve With Blue Cheese Dressing?

Wedge Salad

A crisp iceberg wedge topped with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and this dressing is a timeless combo.

Buffalo Wings

Nothing beats cool, creamy blue cheese dressing paired with spicy chicken wings.

Grilled Steak

Drizzle it over steak and arugula for a decadent steak salad.

Potato Skins

Perfect for scooping and dipping into every cheesy, crispy bite.

Raw Veggies

Carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers are all better with this dip.

Burgers

Add it to a juicy burger for that creamy, tangy contrast to rich beef.

Sweet Potato Fries

It balances the sweetness of the fries with bold, salty contrast.

Want More Dressing Ideas?

If you’re loving this dressing, don’t stop here. Check out some other flavor-packed options like:

• Homemade Ketchup Recipe for another pantry staple done right.
• Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad that doubles as a creamy, tangy side dish.
• Creamy Garlic Orzo with Lemon Chicken Meatballs for a garlic lover’s dream.
• Cheesy Brussels Sprout Bake with loads of cheesy goodness.
• Boilermaker Tailgate Chili to pair with your wing night spread.

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