Sour Cream Bleu Cheese Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly bold, this homemade Sour Cream Bleu Cheese Dressing is a flavor-packed upgrade to your favorite salads, wings, and veggie trays. Featuring a perfect blend of rich sour cream, mayonnaise, and crumbled bleu cheese, this dressing delivers a luscious balance of creaminess and sharp, savory notes. A splash of whole milk and a hint of acidity from white vinegar and lemon juice create a silky smooth texture and vibrant flavor profile, while garlic and onion powder add a subtle depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing pairs beautifully with crisp greens, doubles as a decadent dip, and stores well for meal prep. Skip the store-bought bottles—this homemade bleu cheese dressing is a game changer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and well blended.
Fold in the crumbled bleu cheese, mixing gently to keep some chunks intact for added texture.
Gradually stir in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Add the white vinegar and lemon juice, stirring to incorporate the acidity evenly.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Taste the dressing and make any necessary seasoning adjustments, keeping in mind the saltiness of the bleu cheese.
Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce. Stir before serving if separation occurs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.0 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.6 g | 448% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4555 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1636 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*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.
