Are you blue cheese lover but find store-bought dressings lack the bold, fresh flavor that you are looking for? If so, it's time to take control and make the best Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing that you have ever had. This dressing is so easy to make you will never buy store-bought blue cheese dressing again. It's just that good.
This recipe is based on a recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network. I modified the recipe for my tastes, but I like how Alton uses sour cream, buttermilk and mayonnaise as the base for the dressing. It creates an ultra creamy dressing that is, well, perfect. Give this a try. Also try Alton's version on the Food Network using slightly different proportions and Gorgonzola cheese instead of blue cheese.
Why Make Homemade Dressing?
- No Added Sugar: Unlike some store-bought dressings, this homemade dressing contains no added sugar.
- No Preservatives: Homemade dressing has only fresh ingredients.
- Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and an easy-to-make recipe, you'll wonder why you didn't start making your own dressing a lot sooner.
Creamy blue cheese dressing is not just for salads. It's also great as a dipping sauce for your favorite veggies or wings. The best thing about making your own blue cheese dressing is the ability to modify it for your own tastes.
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Ingredients
- Blue cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Buttermilk
- White wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This dressing is very easy to make. Start by breakup the blue cheese in a bowl. I like to use my fingers but a fork will work. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Whisk to combine. Add salt to taste, but taste the dressing first. Some blue cheese is salty enough.
Cut the lettuce into four to six wedges. Cover each wedge generously with blue cheese. Top with tomatoes, bacon, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and freshly ground black pepper.
Substitutions
Try playing around with different cheeses. My personal preference is Point Reyes blue cheese but I also like roquefort cheese, which has a much stronger flavor profile. Alton Brown makes this dressing with gorgonzola cheese which is also good.
Storage
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure that it is within the expiration date of all the ingredients. Buttermilk has a relatively short shelf. If you make the dressing on the last day for the buttermilk, toss it sooner.
Top tip
The very first salad I remember eating as a kid was topped with creamy blue cheese. It was at an upscale restaurant and the lettuce was cold and crisp, the blue cheese was creamy but with big chunks of blue cheese, and the plate and fork were ice cold. What a treat! Put salad plates and forks in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving. It really makes a difference.
Wrap Up
This homemade blue cheese dressing recipe is sure to become one of your favorites. Enjoy!
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Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Breakup the blue cheese in a bowl with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Whisk to combine. Add salt to taste.
- Cut the lettuce into four to six wedges. Cover each wedge generously with blue cheese. Top with tomatoes, bacon, red onion and blue cheese crumbles. Top with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve on a cold plate with a cold fork. It really makes a difference.
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