Simply the Best Blue Cheese Dressing
Indulge your taste buds with "Simply the Best Blue Cheese Dressing," a rich, creamy, and tangy homemade delight perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. Made with crumbled blue cheese, luscious mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and a hint of fresh buttermilk, this dressing boasts a velvety texture and bold flavor that’s irresistibly savory. Accented with white wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a dash of garlic powder for depth, this easy 10-minute recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re drizzling it over crisp salads, using it as a dip for wings and veggies, or storing it for later, this dressing promises to become a staple in your kitchen. Perfect for blue cheese lovers and ideal for adding gourmet flair to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Blue cheese (crumbled)
- 120 grams Mayonnaise
- 60 grams Sour cream
- 60 milliliters Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Add the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk again to mix thoroughly.
Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or a splash of vinegar for extra tanginess as preferred.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together for the best taste.
Serve as a dip with vegetables or wings, drizzle over salads, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if separation occurs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 763 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*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.
