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This Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is a favorite for good reason! This rich and bold salad dressing highlights the deep flavors of blue cheese in a delightful way, balancing the creaminess and acidity perfectly.

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I love how simple and easy it is to make homemade salad dressings. They always taste better than the store bought version, and often I have all of the ingredients for them already in my pantry.

This Blue Cheese Dressing recipe, like my other dressings, uses ingredients you should already have on hand. The only thing I had to pick up from the store was some blue cheese. Instead of using buttermilk, we are using skim milk and some lemon juice. This achieves the same great taste and texture without the need for buying buttermilk.

You will love the creaminess of this great salad dressing.

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The best blue cheese dressing I have ever had. Thank you so much for sharing.

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How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing

For the full measurements, be sure to follow the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Make the milk base: In a small measuring cup, mix together the milk, lemon juice, and garlic.
  2. Create the right texture: Combine the milk mixture and blue cheese crumbles in a bowl. Use a fork to mash the blue cheese into the milk. You are looking for a consistency close to cottage cheese.
  3. Finish it off: Add in the remaining ingredients – sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

After you have everything mixed in, taste the salad dressing to make sure that it has enough salt and pepper. If it isn’t popping to your tastes, add just a pinch of each until you hit the right flavor.

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What is Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese is made using cultures of mold that combine to create the blue color that you see throughout the cheese. It is sold in both blocks and crumbles and has a bold flavor and very creamy texture.

Using Low Fat Ingredients

For this recipe, and other creamy dressings, I would not recommend using low fat mayonnaise. It provides a sweeter taste to the dressing than what we are going for.

While low fat sour cream can be used for creamy dressings, please note that the full fat version will provide a bolder flavor.

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Using Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is fantastic on a basic side salad as you see here. But I especially love it on my Wedge Salad. The iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and chives pair perfectly with the dressing in this classic recipe.

This dressing is also fantastic for buffalo wings. I have a great recipes to make them in the oven, slow cooker, or air fryer: Baked Chicken Wings, Crockpot Wings, Air Fryer Wings.

Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad makes the perfect side dish for any main meal.

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Storing Blue Cheese Dressing

Because of the dairy in this recipe, I only recommend that you store homemade blue cheese dressing for 4 days in your refrigerator.

If you want to cut this recipe in half, you can do that easily by tapping the serving size scale in my recipe card. It will alter all the ingredient amounts in the recipe card.

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More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Homemade dressings are so easy to make and I have so many great ones.

  • If you like this blue cheese dressing, you will adore this Ranch Dressing.
  • The flavors int his Green Goddess Dressing are perfect.
  • Finally, if creamy dressings are your thing, you must try my Creamy Garlic Dressing.

If you try this easy blue cheese dressing or any of my other dressings, please leave me a message and let me know what you think!

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5 from 7 votes

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Serves: 32 servings

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Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 10 minutes minutes

Blue Cheese Dressing is a favorite for good reason! This rich and bold salad dressing highlights comes together in minutes!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk plus more as needed to thin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 ounces blue cheese 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small measuring cup, combine the milk, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the blue cheese in a small bowl.

    1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 6 ounces blue cheese

  • With the back of a fork mash up the blue chese, milk, lemon juice, and garlic. The consistency will be a bit lumpy, but the goal is the minimize large chunks of the cheese in the salad dressing. You are looking for a consistency similar to cottage cheese.

  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

    1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before using.

Serving: 2tablespoons Calories: 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 7mg (2%) Sodium: 130mg (6%) Potassium: 26mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 71IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 37mg (4%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

Author: Lisa Longley

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

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  1. David Quezada says

    Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (17)
    I made this recipe for the first time; it took five minutes. OMG! I will never go back to bottled blue cheese dressing again! This is an amazing recipe and will rival, or BEAT, any blue cheese dressing you’ve ever had.

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  2. Rebecca Creek says

    Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (18)
    The best blue cheese dressing I have ever had. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (19)Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad you liked it, Rebecca!

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  3. Lucille says

    Can I freeze this recipe..Can’t wait to try it!

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (20)Lisa Longley says

      Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend freezing this one. Because of the sour cream, the texture will be really off once it thaws.

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  4. Johann says

    Can you use Gorgonzola cheese instead of blue cheese in salad dressing?

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (21)Lisa Longley says

      I haven’t tried that, but I can’t think of a reason why it won’t work.

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  5. Elaine says

    My mom recipe is exactly like this I have been making it for years. The only thing I left out was the vinegar. Thank you it now tastes exactly like moms.

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (22)Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply

  6. Susie says

    Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (23)
    This is delicious! Never again will I buy bottled grocery store blue cheese dressing. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (24)Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad that you liked it!

      Reply

  7. Dan Michael Wisnoski says

    Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (25)
    Love this recipe. Very easy to make. Directions very easy. This is the one. I like to put A Good Blue Cheese dressing on a grilled steak & grilled cob on the cob. I don’t use store bought dressing. We always make our own dressing. Way too many chemicals in store bought foods.

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    • Best Best Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Simple Joy (26)Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad that you liked it!

      Reply

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FAQs

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? ›

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? As blue cheese dressing sits, the water in the sour cream can begin to separate. That's natural. Just stir the dressing before you spoon it onto the salad or sandwich.

What is the shelf life of homemade blue cheese dressing? ›

Homemade blue cheese dressing won't last quite as long as its store-bought counterpart. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for five to seven days.

Is blue cheese dressing just ranch with blue cheese? ›

Simple answer, no! Ranch dressing is all about the herbs and spices. They both are very creamy, made with buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise but good homemade blue cheese dressing shines a spotlight on the blue cheese where ranch dressing highlights the parsley, black pepper, garlic, and onion.

What is blue cheese dressing made of? ›

Blue cheese dressing is a popular side sauce, salad dressing and dip in the United States and Canada. It is usually made of some combination of blue cheese, mayonnaise, and buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt, milk, vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder.

How do I thicken my blue cheese dressing? ›

There are lots of other recipes so might be worth finding one with less liquid to dry ingredients: more cheese, or other dry ingredients like mustard powder or onion powder. You can thicken it by blending some of the cheese in or adding more cheese by crumbling.

Why is my blue cheese so watery? ›

No need to worry-it's common for naturally aged cheeses to develop a small amount of moisture inside their packaging and is common in our blue cheeses. The liquid on the outside of your cheese is just excess moisture, or liquid whey. Simply blot your cheese with a paper towel and enjoy.

Is it okay to freeze blue cheese dressing? ›

Storage. Homemade blue cheese dressing will last 1 week in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can also freeze it for 3 months in freezer bags or containers. That's it, my friends.

Does Hidden Valley make blue cheese dressing? ›

Pour or toss this dressing with your favorite salad greens. Great for your Buffalo wings!

Is blue cheese healthy? ›

Blue cheese is rich in calcium, which is essential for healthy teeth and bones. The cheese also contains other nutrients that may help promote immune, cardiovascular, and cognitive functioning. However, people should consume blue cheese in moderation due to its high levels of saturated fat, calories, and sodium.

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's blue cheese dressing? ›

INGREDIENTS: blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme, penicillium roguefort) natamycin (for freshness) mayonnaise (expeller pressed canola oil, water, whole eggs, apple cider vinegar, egg yolks, salt, white mustard (distilled white vinegar,water, mustard seed, salt), lemon juice ...

What is the difference between Bleu cheese and blue cheese? ›

Actually, either spelling is correct. Bleu is simply the French spelling of “blue.” There are a number of fromages bleus (blue cheeses) in France, and since the French invented the use of blue cheese in salad dressing, you're likely to find it spelled as “bleu cheese dressing” at the restaurant…

Does Paul Newman make blue cheese dressing? ›

Newman's Own Blue Cheese Dressing 250 ml.

What is the old name for blue cheese dressing? ›

Its origin is a bit unknown, but the earliest recording is in the Edgewater Beach Hotel Salad book in 1928, but it was called Roquefort dressing.

Is blue cheese dressing anti inflammatory? ›

Blue cheese contains a compound called spermidine, which is a natural polyamine that is thought to slow the aging process and promote cardiovascular health. 5 Spermidine has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.

Can blue cheese go bad? ›

It's normal for blue cheese to have a slightly ammonia-like stench initially, but once it grows stronger, proceed with caution. It could be an indication of spoilage. Once that smell turns more musty or fully ammonia-pungent, it's likely a done deal.

How do you fix watery dressing? ›

To thicken salad dressing, individuals can add emulsifying agents like mustard or egg yolk, which help create a stable emulsion. Alternatively, seeds such as chia or flax add thickness when they swell upon absorbing liquid.

What if blue cheese sauce is too runny? ›

Blue cheese sauce is best the day you make it. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them covered in the fridge for three to five days. You can use it straight from the fridge or gently warm it on the stove over low heat. If it gets too runny, add a few more crumbles of blue cheese to help thicken it.

How do you fix watery cheese sauce? ›

Flour or cornstarch can both thicken a liquid. In a small separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of either flour or cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cheese sauce until the mixture is smooth. Add the mixture back to the milky cheese sauce, and stir until combined and desired thickness is achieved.

Why is my dressing soupy? ›

The stuffing should be moist but not wet. If there is a puddle of broth at the bottom of the bowl, you've added too much. Add more bread to soak up the excess moisture.

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