Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing
On August 14, 2024
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If you’re looking for a creamy, crumbly flavor punch in a dressing or dip, then try my Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing. It’s ready in minutes with no cooking, and it just uses a handful of simple ingredients.
Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing
You have to try the bold, creamy-crumbly flavor of my Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing. This fusion of tangy blue cheese, rich mayonnaise, and velvety sour cream makes for a perfect condiment for wings, salads, and so much more. With sharp, savory notes and a smooth, luxurious texture, you get a flavor explosion in every bite. Use it as a drizzle, dip, dressing, spread, or anything else you can imagine to enhance the overall experience. With simple preparation and big flavor, don’t be surprised when this blue cheese recipe becomes part of your rotation.
If you’re ready to make a masterpiece that’s as effortless as it is delicious, then gather your ingredients and let’s make some Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing.
What is blue cheese dressing?
Blue cheese is a creamy, tangy condiment that typically combines crumbled blue cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings. Traditionally, it’s known for its rich, pungent flavor profile that balances sharpness with smoothness. I like to add buttermilk in my version for added tanginess and a lighter texture. I also use a blend of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for serious depth. The combination is a more complex, bold, and, as a result, more balanced flavor.
Another great thing about blue cheese dressing is how versatile it is. It’s commonly served as a dip alongside buffalo wings and raw vegetables, or drizzled over wedge salads. It’s also excellent as a spread on burgers or sandwiches. My recipe’s unique balance of flavors makes it a welcome addition to just about anything.
Ingredients for this Dressing
When it comes to making condiments and dressings, I think simplicity is key. You’re like already putting together a complicated main dish, and this blue cheese dressing comes together in just minutes with stuff you likely have on hand at home already. Here’s what you need to make it:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing
Alright, now that you know the simple ingredients you need to make this rich and crumbly dressing, it’s time to whip some up. Just follow these quick and easy steps, and you’ll be a dressing master in no time:
- Prepare ingredients. I like to use my fresh dressing right away, so I recommend using cool mayonnaise along with the sour cream and buttermilk. Not all blue cheese dressings use buttermilk, but I love a little in my dressing. The tanginess of the buttermilk helps mellow the punch of the blue cheese a bit. Hey, if you like that super pungent taste from the blue cheese, you can totally skip the buttermilk.
- Combine and mix. Combine all your ingredients into a large bowl, then stir with a rubber spatula until you’re happy with the consistency. You can mix the blue cheese crumble in for a dressing as chunky or as smooth as you like. If you like your dressing on the smooth side, then give it a whisk to break things up, or toss it in the blender. If you like the larger blue cheese crumbles, then just give your dressing a light stirring until all your ingredients are incorporated.
- Chill, serve, and store. Your homemade blue cheese dressing is ready to serve right away as a yummy condiment, sauce, dressing, and dip. Store any leftover or made-ahead blue cheese dressing in an airtight container in your fridge, and enjoy it with wings are more, up to a week.
Serving Suggestions for Blue Cheese
Because of its powerful blue cheese flavor and creamy texture, this dressing makes an awesome addition to lots of dishes. It makes an incredible spread for all kinds of burgers, and a tasty cooling agent with spicy wings and poppers. Here are a few of my favorite recipes to serve with a touch of blue cheese love:
Storing and Making Ahead
This dressing recipe for blue cheese will convert even the pickiest eaters, so be prepared to have it on hand whenever you’re doing salads or wings. The good news is, it’s as easy to store as it is to make. Simply place any remaining dressing in an airtight container and store in your refrigerator. I personally love storing my homemade dressings in these lidded mason jars, for style and ease. Your dressing will stay fresh up to a week in the fridge, so making this ahead of time is no problem.
More Crave-able Condiment Recipes
Blue Cheese is just the beginning on your journey to becoming a condiment connoisseur. You can find recipes for all kinds of flavorful condiments for any occasion in the Condiments tab of the Sides category here on my site. These and all my other amazingly easy BBQ recipes are also available in the Hey Grill Hey app, but here are some of my favorites to make for your next cookout:
Condiments
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Condiments
Spicy Sweet Buffalo Sauce
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce
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Homemade Au Jus
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Make this Blue Cheese Dressing from scratch by following the recipe card. If you want a deeper look into my methods for making things like dressings, head over to The Grill Squad. I’ve got a whole class exclusively on my process for sauces and rubs. After you have this baseline, you can create your own flavor blends. For focused, how-to videos on all my most popular recipes, check out my YouTube channel. My YouTube Shorts is loaded with quick and useful tips and tricks to strengthen your BBQ knowledge.
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Blue Cheese Crumble Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk optional
- 3 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine and mix. Combine all your ingredients into a large bowl, then stir with a rubber spatula until your dressing reaches your desired consistency. For a more textured sauce, only gently mix until ingredients are incorporated. Whisk heavily of mix in blender for a smooth texture.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup buttermilk, 3 ounces blue cheese crumbles, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Serve and store. Your dressing is ready to enjoy immediately. You can also store any remaining dressing in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and enjoy for up to a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
