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    Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

    Updated August 18, 2020. Originally Posted August 20, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    This classic Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is thick, rich and full of flavor! Great as a salad dressing, a dip with veggies and chicken wings, or as spread on your favorite burger. You only need about 10 minutes to make this homemade, versatile dressing. 

    straight on view of dressing in a glass mason jar with a plate of carrots in background

    Why you'll want to make it

    It's quick and easy! Have a homemade dressing ready to go in about 10 minutes! Once you make your own blue cheese dressing you won't want to buy the processed stuff again. And why would you want to? This comes together quick and the tastes so much better.

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry ingredients. I love when I can throw a recipe together with ingredients I already have in my fridge and pantry like buttermilk, mayo and sour cream. No need to search for any unusual ingredients when making this classic dressing recipe.

    It's thick, rich, and full of flavor. Once you've tasted fresh Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, you'll be in love with its creamy versatility.

    ingredients

    Step by step instructions

    Add cheese to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, breaking up large crumbles of cheese.

    Add sour cream, buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

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    Tips and variations

    Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The dressing will thicken once cold, so you can thin it out with buttermilk until desired consistency.

    You can use Greek yogurt in place of the mayo, sour cream or both. Replace the mayo or sour cream with equal amounts of yogurt, of use ¾ cup if replacing both.

    What do you eat with blue cheese dressing? This versatile recipe is amazing drizzled over salads or as a dip for cut up, raw vegetables. It's also a great with chicken wings or served along side grilled meats. If you've never had it with a burger, then you're missing out! You can use it as a spread for just about any sandwich combination you can think of.

    If you are crazy about blue cheese, double the amount called for!

    Try these other great dressings and dips!

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    Easy and quick Blender Salsa

    Spicy Sriracha Mayo-great with fries!

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    Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    This classic Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing recipe iis thick, rich and full of flavor! Great as a salad dressing, a dip with veggies and chicken wings, or as spread on your favorite burger. You only need about 10 minutes to make this homemade, versatile dressing.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dips/Spreads, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 77 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz. blue cheese crumbled more if desired
    • Salt and fresh cracked pepper
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • 1 tablespoon chives thinly sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Add cheese to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, breaking up large crumbles of cheese.
    • Add sour cream, buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The dressing will thicken once cold, so you can thin it out with buttermilk until desired consistency.
    • You can use Greek yogurt in place of the mayo, sour cream or both. Replace the mayo or sour cream with equal amounts of yogurt, of use ¾ cup if replacing both.
    • What do you eat with blue cheese dressing? This versatile recipe is amazing drizzled over salads or as a dip for cut up, raw vegetables. It's also a great with chicken wings or served along side grilled meats. If you've never had it with a burger, then you're missing out! You can use it as a spread for just about any sandwich combination you can think of.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword buffalo chicken wings, condiments, creamy salad dressings, dips, spreads, wedge salad
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    About Nikole

    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    1. Cherie Trippy

      December 07, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      This is a delicious and simple to put together recipe! It can be adjusted by adding other simple ingredients. I added a tsp of Worcestershire sauce and a 1/2 cup of sliced green onions when I didn't have chives...Once I didn't have quite enough mayo and added greek yogurt to the mix. I keep it in a 1 1/2 pt. wide mouth jar in 'frig. Yummy!

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