Iceberg Wedge with Warm Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this indulgent Iceberg Wedge with Warm Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing, a perfect balance of crisp and creamy flavors. A chilled iceberg wedge provides a satisfying crunch, while the rich, warm dressing combines smoky bacon, tangy blue cheese, and a velvety blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream for a truly decadent topping. Finished with juicy cherry tomatoes, a sprinkling of chives, and extra bacon crumbles, this salad is an irresistible mix of freshness and bold flavors. Ideal as an elegant starter or a show-stopping side dish, it’s ready in just 25 minutes and is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're searching for a flavorful bacon blue cheese dressing recipe or a creative way to serve iceberg lettuce, this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 0.75 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.33 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons Chives (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce and cut it into 4 equal wedges. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep crisp.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
To make the warm bacon blue cheese dressing, heat the skillet containing the reserved bacon drippings over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, and red wine vinegar to the skillet, stirring continuously to combine. Allow the mixture to warm through, but do not boil.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the blue cheese crumbles until melted and integrated into the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped bacon pieces, reserving a small handful for garnish.
To assemble, place a wedge of iceberg lettuce on each plate. Drizzle generously with the warm bacon blue cheese dressing.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, remaining blue cheese crumbles, and reserved bacon over the wedges.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 643 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.
