Blue Cheese Dressing the Best

Elevate your salads, wings, and dipping game with "Blue Cheese Dressing the Best" — a creamy, tangy, and utterly irresistible homemade recipe that'll make store-bought dressings a thing of the past. Bursting with the bold flavor of crumbled blue cheese, this dressing gets its velvety texture from a luscious blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. A touch of apple cider vinegar brings a subtle tang, while garlic and onion powder add depth and balance. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, pairing with spicy buffalo wings, or serving as a decadent dip for fresh veggies and chips. Plus, you can customize the thickness for your preferred consistency! Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and get ready to savor homemade blue cheese dressing at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 ounces blue cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, crumble the blue cheese into small pieces. Reserve a tablespoon or two of the crumbles for garnish if desired.

Step 2

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk to the bowl. Stir gently to combine, keeping some of the blue cheese chunks intact for texture.

Step 3

Stir in the apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or pepper to reach your desired flavor.

Step 5

For a thinner consistency, stir in an extra tablespoon of buttermilk at a time until the dressing reaches your preferred thickness.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled over your favorite salad, with buffalo wings, or as a dip for veggies and chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	328.6 grams (328.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1092

Total Fat 99.70g	128%
Saturated Fat 41.00g	205%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 205mg	68%
Sodium 2143mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 26.00g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 9.80g
Protein 29.50g	59%

Vitamin D 39IU	193%
Calcium 797mg	61%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 367mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 9.3%