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Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

May 30, 2016 · 3 Comments

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This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad.

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

There are only a few restaurants where I can honestly say that I love the blue cheese dressing. In fact, I had to switch my favorite dipping sauce to Ranch because I just couldn't take the disappointment anymore. ย But I've finally fallen in love again with my old friend, and it's all thanks to this creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. And it couldn't be easier to whip up in just 5 minutes.

You can serve it straight away if you can't resist, but I try to make my sauces 24 hours ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to marinate together.

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip

This Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing is creamy, tangy, and loaded with real blue cheese for bold, restaurant-style flavor. Easy to make perfect for salads, wings, and dipping!
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Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Blue Cheese Dip, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ยฝ cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ยฝ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ยผ teaspoon onion powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon sugar
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
  • ยผ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 4 ounces blue cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except blue cheese to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, until smooth and creamy
  • Fold in blue cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The dressing can be used right away, or for even better flavor, refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
  • Adjust salt to taste before serving.

Notes

Makes about 2.5 cups.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days. Stir before serving, as it may thicken slightly as it chills.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip.ย This creamy, rich Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is the perfect dip for hot wings or dressing for your favorite salad. Definitely trying this!

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  1. Shannon says

    May 31, 2016 at 8:45 am

    YUMMY!!! We're neighbors over at Titus 2 Tuesday! My dad LOVES Blue Cheese dressing so I might have to make this for him! Thanks for the recipe today! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  2. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

    June 03, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    We are always on the hunt for a good salad dressing and this one hits the spot! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says

    June 04, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Oh, yum! Your photos and this recipe make my mouth water! I would love it if you linked up this post at the Family Joy Blog Link-up Party which starts on Sundays at 12EST on Ava's Alphabet and 5 other blogs. Hope you are having a great weekend!

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