Cheddar Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salads and snacks with this creamy, rich, and irresistibly tangy Cheddar Cheese Dressing! Packed with the bold flavor of sharp cheddar cheese, this recipe combines mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk for a luscious, velvety texture, while Dijon mustard and white vinegar add a zesty kick. A medley of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika enhances the depth of flavor, making it the perfect dressing, dip, or topping. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile condiment is ideal for drizzling over salads, dunking veggies, or dolloping onto baked potatoes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the vibrant flavors meld, and enjoy a homemade dressing that’s sure to be the star of any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir until evenly blended.
Gradually add the buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time, whisking to create a smooth consistency.
Stir in the white vinegar and Dijon mustard to introduce tanginess and depth of flavor.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, stir the dressing once more to ensure the consistency is smooth and even.
Serve the cheddar cheese dressing over salads, as a dip for vegetables, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.4 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1843 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1035 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 258 mg | 5% | |
*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.
