Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
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Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
This rich and flavorful Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is a blue cheese lover's dream, boasting a luxuriously creamy texture that perfectly complements crisp greens and veggies. Whether drizzled over a classic wedge salad or used as a dip for wings + fries, this dressing is sure to impress. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and hello to homemade deliciousness!
After whipping up Cobb salad + wedge salad and making my own blue cheese dressing I knew it belonged on Orchids + Sweet Tea ASAP. This Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe nails the perfect balance of flavor with a creamy + chunky texture, making it a fridge staple y'all! Trust me, once you try this, you'll never go back to store-bought!
So, I recently got into making my own dressings + sauces, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! I used to think it would be this big ordeal, but it's actually a breeze. Like, seriously, most of the stuff you need is probably already chilling in your fridge --- Whip it up in five minutes total, and boom, you've got yourself some amazing homemade blue cheese dressing. Personally, I want to dip + drizzle it on everything from salads to grain bowls to fries! Homemade dressings always taste a million times better than store-bought.
Another favorite of mine is the Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing, and I can't forget about the Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing. – they're ridiculously easy and so dang good!
Jump to:
- What Is Blue Cheese Dressing?
- How To Make Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
- Ingredients
- Why You Will LOVE This Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing! It’s:
- Ways To Serve this Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
- Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Tips
- Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
- Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Q + A's
- More Homemade Sauces + Dressings
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
What Is Blue Cheese Dressing?
Blue cheese dressing is a creamy sauce made with mayo, sour cream, or buttermilk mixed with crumbled blue cheese, vinegar or lemon juice, and spices like garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. It's got that tangy kick from the blue cheese and adds a rich flavor to salads, veggies, or even as a dip for wings. It's basically a flavor bomb that elevates any dish!
How To Make Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or a tightly sealed container and pop it in the fridge. It's as easy as that! Ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:
- Mayonnaise. Provides a creamy base for the dressing. Feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Sour cream. Adds tanginess and creaminess to the dressing.
- Blue cheese crumbles. Infuses the dressing with a bold, tangy flavor characteristic of blue cheese, giving it its distinctive taste.
- Seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, dried parsley + black pepper.
- Worcestershire sauce. My favorite is from Annies.
- Rice wine vinegar. Adds acidity to balance the richness.
- Almond milk. You can use whole milk or your fave plant-based milk. Adjusts the consistency of the dressing, helping to achieve the desired thickness or creaminess.
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Why You Will LOVE This Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing! It’s:
- Creamy + totally luscious in texture with delicious crumbles of blue cheese!
- Perfect balance of tangy + savory notes
- Bursting with bold blue cheese flavor
- Versatile for salads, grain bowls and as a dipping sauce!
- So quick & easy! Ready in just 5 minutes!
- And best of all... it's downright delicious!
Ways To Serve this Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
This Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing is incredibly versatile, extending beyond just salads. While it's undeniably delicious atop a bed of greens, here are some of my other favorite ways to enjoy it:
- As a decadent dip for fresh vegetables or, fries + potato wedges
- Spread onto sandwiches or wraps for a creamy kick
- Serve alongside chicken wings or cauliflower wings for added flavor!
- Use as a sauce for burgers or sliders to elevate them to a more gourmet feel.
- Drizzle over crispy chicken tenders
- Dollop onto baked potatoes
- Toss with cooked pasta for a quick and creamy pasta salad.
- Mix into mashed potatoes for a rich and tangy twist.
- Spread onto crackers or crusty bread for a tasty appetizer.
It's also perfect for adding a flavorful punch to a grain bowl. You can easily substitute it for the sauce in any of these grain bowl recipes:
- Vegan Fall Harvest Farro Bowl
- Easy Green Goddess Buffalo Chicken Bowl
- Maple Chili Sweet Potato Bowl
- Savory Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl
- Healthy Pesto Buddha Bowl
- Vegan Jamaican Power Bowl
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Tips
- Use quality blue cheese for the best flavor. Experiment with different types to find your favorite.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more or less mayonnaise or sour cream to suit your preference.
- For a smoother texture, blend the dressing in a food processor or blender.
- Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating the dressing for at least an hour before serving.
- Taste + adjust the seasoning before serving, as the flavors may intensify as the dressing sits.
- Bring the dressing to room temperature and give it a good stir before using, as it may thicken in the fridge.
Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
Absolutely! If you’d like to switch things up with the type of plant-based milk that you use for this carrot dressing recipe—–that’s totally fine! The world of plant-based milk is constantly expanding. From the classics like coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk and almond milk, we now have delicious options like oat milk, and even potato and quinoa milk.
Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Q + A's
Add dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Yes, you can easily adjust the consistency of the dressing by adding more or less mayonnaise, sour cream, or almond milk to suit your preference. Just be sure to taste as you go to ensure the flavor remains balanced.
Absolutely! In fact, allowing the flavors to meld in the refrigerator for an hour or more before serving can enhance the taste of the dressing. Just give it a good stir before serving, as it may thicken slightly when chilled.
You can add chopped fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or dill to the dressing to give it a more herbaceous flavor. Alternatively, you can sprinkle dried herbs like thyme or oregano into the mix.
More Homemade Sauces + Dressings
Check out these mouthwatering sauce/dressing recipes that your whole family will love, especially after trying the delicious Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing recipe!
- Homemade Green Goddess Dressing
- Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
- Jalapeno Ranch Sauce
- Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa
- Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Creamy Chipotle Dressing
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Ultra Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- 1 cup mayonnaise, organic
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps rice wine vinegar
- 2-4 Tbsps Almond milk (You can use whole milk or your fave plant-based milk)
Instructions
TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
- In a bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce, rice wine vinegar, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley, stirring to combine and until smooth.
- Add dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Bon Appetit!
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