Blue Cheese Columbine Dip
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Blue Cheese Columbine Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering. Featuring a velvety blend of crumbled blue cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this dip is elevated with fresh herbs like parsley and chives, a bright splash of lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. The combination strikes the perfect balance between rich indulgence and zesty freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy blue cheese dip is perfect for serving with fresh veggies, crispy crackers, or as a delectable dipping sauce for wings. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, and don’t forget the garnish of extra herbs for a stunning presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Using a fork or a hand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the crumbled blue cheese to the bowl and mix gently to incorporate, leaving some chunks intact for texture.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, and chives.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting as necessary.
Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and garnish with additional chives or parsley, if desired.
Serve the Blue Cheese Columbine Dip chilled with an assortment of vegetables, crackers, or as a condiment for wings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.5 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 369 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 3485 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1198 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
