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Next time you make buffalo wings, don’t forget the creamy blue cheese dip and celery sticks. This easy dip recipe can be made in 5 minutes.

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What is Blue Cheese?

To start, you will see blue cheese spelled two different ways. The French spelling is bleu cheese and the English spelling is blue cheese.

No matter how you spell it, blue cheese is a soft white cheese made from milk that has blue-colored veins of fermentation. The milk may come from sheep, goats or cows.

Overall, blue cheese has a sharp flavor to it with mild notes of nuttiness. The sharpness pairs really well with sweet jams, barbecue sauce and of course chicken wings.

It’s also a classic on veggie platters with carrots, celery, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.

Blue cheese varieties

These are some of the more popular blue cheese varieties that you’ll find in your delis case at the grocery store.

  • Roquefort: French, usually made from sheep’s milk, strong, tangy and creamy
  • Stilton: English, made from cow’s milk, rich, creamy and slightly spicy
  • Gorgonzola: Italian, made from cow’s milk, creamy, pungent and available in sweet (Dolce) or sharp (Piccante)
  • Danish Blue: Danish, made from cow’s milk, creamy, sharp and salty

Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles: You can either buy a block of blue cheese and crumble it yourself or look for the pre-crumbled tub of blue cheese in the deli or cheese section of your grocery store.
  • Milk: The amount of milk that you use will determine if your dip is thick or creamy.
Substitutions: You can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt.

bowl of blue cheese dip ingredients.

How to Make Blue Cheese Dip

This easy blue cheese dip recipe is so simple to make. It only takes about 5 minutes.

Start with a medium bowl. Whisk together the mayo and sour cream. Then, stir in the blue cheese crumbles.

Add three tablespoons of milk and decide if that’s thin enough for you. If you like it thinner, stir in another tablespoon of milk.

Season it with a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. The sugar helps offset the sharpness of the pungent blue cheese.

Transfer the creamy dip to a serving bowl or mason jar and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. I like to make it a few hours in advance for the best flavor.


How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing

The main difference between a delicious dip and a salad dressing is the thickness. So the cool thing about this recipe, is that you can easily turn this dip into blue cheese dressing.

All you have to do is add more milk. Of if you prefer a little more tartness, add fresh lemon juice from half of a lemon. For umami, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce. For heat, add a dash of hot sauce.

Blue cheese dressing goes awesome on a wedge salad with some Smoked Spicy Mustard Brown Sugar Bacon crumbles.


Storage

You can keep the blue cheese dip or dressing stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. I don’t recommend storing it in the freezer.


GCG Pro Pitmaster Tips

  • To save money, use blue cheese crumbles
  • For a more pungent blue cheese dip, crumble the cheese from a block of roquefort
  • The dip will taste even better if you let the flavors combine in the fridge for 1-2 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Is blue cheese dressing the same as blue cheese dip?

Blue cheese dressing usually has a thin consistency, so it can be poured on salads; whereas blue cheese dip has a thicker consistency, but honestly you can use them interchangeably.

Which blue cheese should I use for dip?

Blue cheese comes in many varieties. You can buy a block of Dansk blue cheese or Roquefort cheese from the deli section of your grocery store. Or try the blue cheese crumbles, which can also be found in the deli by the Parmesan cheese or in the cheese section by the feta cheese. The crumbles are usually less expensive.

Is blue cheese dip healthy?

Well, it contains vitamin A, calcium and protein, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it healthy. Two tablespoons contains about 100 calories and 10 grams of fat.

bowl of blue cheese dip with vegetable platter.

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Blue Cheese Dip, Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Next time you make buffalo wings, don't forget the creamy blue cheese dip and celery sticks. This easy dip recipe can be made in 5 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
  • pinch sugar
  • pinch salt

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients. Start with 3 tablespoons of milk and add more, if you like it creamier.
  • To make blue cheese dressing, add another tablespoon of milk.

Notes

You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a healthier option.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
For the best results, make the dip or dressing a few hours in advance. 

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.04mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
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