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Blue Cheese Dressing is hands down my favorite out of the creamy dressings category! So without a doubt, a homemade blue cheese dressing recipe is one I had to share and make a quick video for! Made with everyday simple ingredients and you can so easily personalize the dressing to your taste.
Fun fact-I fell in love with blue cheese only after having it with steak (helloBest NY Strip Steak). Ironically, I didn’t appreciate much the taste of it as just a type of “cheese”.
Since I’ve made my own version of Blue Cheese Sauce or Dip which has become a crowd favorite, I thought I’d try homemade blue cheese dressing. What a difference. I was missing out for sure! It’s my favorite overWedge Salad and feels like a fancy steakhouse salad!
P.S–This unconventional way I use blue cheese will pleasantly surprise you-Pan Seared Salmon with blue cheese is OUTSTANDING! Also try these delicious recipes: Smoked Salmon Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing ,Fig Blue Cheese Honey Crostini andBlue Cheese Philly Steak Sandwich!
Another favorite easy dressing I have to share here is myGreek Salad Dressing which I use not only in salad recipes, but I use in thisBaked Salmon With Greek Dressing! MUST try! And who can forget the classicNacho Cheese Sauce Recipe – crowd pleasing cheesy goodness!
Why Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
There’s something super creamy about blue cheese dressing that just feels rich and luscious! The blue cheese itself has a deep sharp flavor yet creamy melt in your mouth soft. So combining those two is just prefect!
The beauty of making a homemade blue cheese dressing is the control you have over many factors.
- Blue Cheesy-ness!
You can control how little or how much you want the blue cheese flavor in your dressing. My sister for example likes a really faint blue cheese note, while I prefer a rich strong blue cheese flavor to mine. - Consistency.While my personal favorite is a thick dressing, I know for sure that many prefer a thin dressing. And that’s easily done by adjusting the amount of milk in the recipe.
- Spicy factor.I add a hint of Sriracha to my blue cheese dressing and OMG does it take it to a whole other level! It’s really just a hint, so tiny that you don’t taste the spice. But again, you may be one of those who dislikes any hint of spice, and here you can totally skip this.
- Fresh herbs.Classically a hint of dried oregano or thyme is used in the dressing to compliment the blue cheese favor. I have tried using fresh herbs instead and preferred it. You still get the hint of thyme, but you also get a kick of freshness. I also throw in some fresh parsley.
- Tang.Since for many people, blue cheese dressing feels slightly “heavy” or “too creamy”, I love adding in a squeeze of lemon juice. This is not only to add tang to the dressing, but it also make it taste lighter and fresher!
- Fresh garlic.You can totally use granulated garlic here or garlic powder instead of fresh if you feel the fresh is too strong for you. Another thing I love using is a teaspoon of my Garlic Sauce.
- Seasoning. Blue cheese is salty as it is, so the amount of salt and pepper you’ll be adding to the dressing should be completely personal.
You can control how little or how much you want the blue cheese flavor in your dressing. My sister for example likes a really faint blue cheese note, while I prefer a rich strong blue cheese flavor to mine.
While my personal favorite is a thick dressing, I know for sure that many prefer a thin dressing. And that’s easily done by adjusting the amount of milk in the recipe.
I add a hint of Sriracha to my blue cheese dressing and OMG does it take it to a whole other level! It’s really just a hint, so tiny that you don’t taste the spice. But again, you may be one of those who dislikes any hint of spice, and here you can totally skip this.
Classically a hint of dried oregano or thyme is used in the dressing to compliment the blue cheese favor. I have tried using fresh herbs instead and preferred it. You still get the hint of thyme, but you also get a kick of freshness. I also throw in some fresh parsley.
Since for many people, blue cheese dressing feels slightly “heavy” or “too creamy”, I love adding in a squeeze of lemon juice. This is not only to add tang to the dressing, but it also make it taste lighter and fresher!
You can totally use granulated garlic here or garlic powder instead of fresh if you feel the fresh is too strong for you. Another thing I love using is a teaspoon of my How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing
It’s seriously silly to make a video for this recipe as it’s basically all ingredients mixed in a small bowl. But the beauty again of this recipe is adjusting this easy blue cheese dressing to your taste!
See the points above to decide how you want your blue cheese dressing to taste like, then follow the recipe. These measurements are for a thick, rich and creamy recipe. My dressing has a hint of spice, a bight fresh taste from the fresh herbs, a tang from the lemon juice and a secret ingredient.
Once all ingredients are mixed in, it’s time to adjust the thickness using milk. Remember to go gradual, one tablespoon at a time. Whisk in between and check the consistency you want.
The secret ingredient is: Sour cream. Yes! While you can use Mayonnaise, and it could be the traditional way to make the dressing, I prefer sour cream.
Why Sour cream? Well it tastes lighter, tangier and brighter than mayo. Remember the blue cheese is creamy and rich enough, so I lighten up the sauce with sour cream. I tried Mayo and felt the recipe was heavier and quite honestly, the mayo takes away from the hero: the blue cheese taste.
Now to make the dressing, the first thing to do is make sure you have all the ingredients.
Blue Cheese Ingredients
- Sour cream or Mayonnaise
- Blue Cheese crumbles
- lemon juice
- Garlic powder, fresh garlic or Garlic Sauce
- Fresh thyme /oregano (or dried)
- Sriracha
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Milk to thin out
- Worcestershire sauce(optional )
It’s best to have al these ingredients at room temperature so the dressing can whip up smoothly with you. As soon as you whisk the dressing, then you can refrigerate the sauce. Remember the sauce will thicken slightly as it cools in the fridge.
I’ll link here my favorite easy Wedge Salad which is my favorite salad for this blue cheese dressing to shine!
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Tips
- Make sure the ingredients you use are room temperature so they blend is well and easily for you.
- You can use sour cream and mayonnaise or just one of them. Sour cream is my favorite as it tastes lighter and allows for the blue cheese flavor to shine.
- Brighten up the recipe by using fresh herbs (thyme and parsley).
- Lemon juice adds a nice tang and a light feel to the recipe.
- The type of blue cheese you choose could be a wedge or blue cheese crumbles. If you can find the creamier type, it works better here!
- Use a whisk to blend in all ingredients together smoothly.
- Thin out your dressing using milk. Add in small amounts and whisk to check the consistency before adding more.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste (remember blue cheese is salty to start with).
- Store the ready made sauce in a tight jar in the fridge for up tp 1 month.
- The dressing will thicken in the fridge as the cheese and sour cream firm up slightly when chilled.
- Have Ranch dressing ready? You can just load it up with blue cheese crumbles, a touch of lemon juice and you’ve got a two ingredient blue cheese dressing! For every cup of ranch dressing, I add 1/4 cup of blue cheese and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Adjust the salt and you’re good to go!
What is the best blue cheese dressing?
Not to sound too cheesy here, but the best is absolutely this easy homemade blue cheese dressing!
Is blue cheese dressing just ranch with blue cheese?
It’s similar enough but not the same. However if you have Ranch dressing ready, you can just load it up with blue cheese crumbles, a touch of lemon juice and you’ve got a two ingredient recipe! For every cup of ranch dressing, I add 1/4 cup of blue cheese and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Adjust the salt and you’re good to go!
What do you eat with blue cheese dressing?
Iceberg wedge salads are my favorite! Buffalo chicken wings, buffalo pizza, pizza, dips, salad recipes, toasts and more! My absolute favorite is this salad below! And I certainly will have a post/video making it!
Blue Cheese Recipes
- Smoked Salmon Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing
- Wedge Salad
- Blue Cheese Philly Steak Sandwich
- Blue Cheese Sauce or Dip
- Pan Seared Salmon
- Best NY Strip Steak
- Garlic Butter Sauce
I really LOVE this dressing and hope you give it a try!
4.56 from 18 votes
Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing is hands down my favorite out of the creamy dressings category! So easy and made with everyday simple ingredients and you can so easily personalize the dressing to your taste.
CourseAppetizer, dressing, Salad, salad dressing, sauce, Side Dish
CuisineAmerican, French, Italian, Mediterranean
Keywordblue cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing, blue cheese recipe, blue cheese salad dressing, homemade blue cheese dressing, homemade dressing, Salad dressing, wedge salad dressing
Prep Time 8 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 156 kcal
Author Mahy
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupsSour cream
- 2clovesgarlic, mincedor 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2cupblue cheese crumbles
- 1teaspoonlemon juice
- 1tabelspoonsparsleychopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leavesminced
- 2-4tablespoonsmilkmore or less ot thin the dressing
- 1/8teaspoonsalt and pepperadjust the seasoning to your taste
- 1/4teaspoonSriracha sauceoptional
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients.
In a small bowl add the ingredients except for the milk.
Use a whisk and blend in the ingredients as best as possible until smooth (it won'y be perfect).
Slowly and gradually add in the milk--1 Tablespoon at a time and whisk it in. Adjust the thickness of your dressing to your taste.
Serve with a wedge salad or wings or your favorite salad.
Store the rest in the fridge for up to a month.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Tips
- Make sure the ingredients you use are room temperature so they blend is well and easily for you.
- You can use sour cream and mayonnaise or just one of them. Sour cream is my favorite as it tastes lighter and allows for the blue cheese flavor to shine.
- Brighten up the blue cheese dressing by using fresh herbs (thyme and parsley).
- Lemon juice adds a nice tang and a light feel to the blue cheese dressing.
- The type of blue cheese you choose could be a wedge or blue cheese crumbles. If you can find the creamier type, it works better here!
- Use a whisk to blend in all ingredients together smoothly.
- Thin out your dressing using milk. Add in small amounts and whisk to check the consistency before adding more.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste (remember blue cheese is salty to start with).
- Store the blue cheese dressing in a tight jar in the fridge for up tp 1 month.
- The dressing will thicken in the fridge as the cheese and sour cream firm up slightly when chilled.
- Have Ranch dressing ready? You can just load it up with blue cheese crumbles, a touch of lemon juice and you've got a two ingredient blue cheese dressing! For every cup of ranch dressing, I add 1/4 cup of blue cheese and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Adjust the salt and you're good to go!
What is the best blue cheese dressing?
Not to sound too cheesy here, but the best is absolutely this easy homemade blue cheese dressing!
Is blue cheese dressing just ranch with blue cheese?
It's similar enough but not the same. However if you have Ranch dressing ready, you can just load it up with blue cheese crumbles, a touch of lemon juice and you've got a two ingredient blue cheese dressing! For every cup of ranch dressing, I add 1/4 cup of blue cheese and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Adjust the salt and you're good to go!
What do you eat with blue cheese dressing?
Iceberg wedge salads are my favorite! Buffalo chicken wings, buffalo pizza, pizza, dips, salad recipes, toasts and more! My absolute favorite is this salad below! And I certainly will have a post/video making it!
Nutrition Facts
Blue Cheese Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 258mg11%
Potassium 125mg4%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 482IU10%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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