If you love creamy, tangy dressings, this easy blue cheese dressing is going to be your new favorite! It comes together in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for salads, veggies, or even as a dip for wings. Try it drizzled over a crisp side salad for the ultimate pairing.
Why Make Blue Cheese Dressing at Home?
Store-bought dressings often contain preservatives, fillers, and extra sugar. When you make it at home, you get to control the texture, flavor, and ingredients. This recipe gives you the option to keep the dressing smooth and creamy or leave larger chunks of blue cheese for extra bite.
Can I Substitute Ingredients in Blue Cheese Dressing?
Yes! This dressing is very customizable:
- Sour cream: swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Whole milk: use buttermilk for extra tang or half-and-half for creaminess.
- White wine vinegar: try apple cider vinegar or lemon juice if that’s what you have on hand.
- Blue cheese: any variety works, from mild gorgonzola to strong Roquefort, depending on how bold you like the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This versatile dressing goes far beyond the salad bowl. It’s a classic dip for BBQ Chicken Wings and the perfect creamy contrast to the smoky flavor. Try drizzling it over a hearty Buffalo Chicken Salad for a restaurant-style upgrade at home. You can also serve it with fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and cucumbers, or use it as a spread for burgers and sandwiches. However you enjoy it, this homemade blue cheese dressing brings a tangy richness that elevates every bite.
How to Store Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Keep your dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 4–5 days. The flavors deepen as it sits, so it’s even better after a few hours of chilling. Be sure to stir before serving, as the blue cheese may settle.
Tips for the Best Blue Cheese Dressing
- Let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- If you prefer a thinner dressing, whisk in extra milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- For dipping, leave the dressing a little thicker and chunkier.
Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, and whole milk. Whisk together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Whisk again until fully incorporated.
- Add crumbled blue cheese and stir gently using a spoon or silicone spatula, breaking up some of the chunks if you prefer a smoother dressing, or leaving them as-is for a chunkier texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the dressing is too thick, stir in a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving.
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