Blue Cheese Dip
Loaded with real blue cheese crumbles, this Blue Cheese Dip is rich, tangy and full of flavor, perfect for dipping, spreading over crackers or serving with your favorite wing recipe!
Servings 10
Calories 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbled (use a creamy variety like Gorgonzola or Roquefort) + extra crumbles to serve
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small garlic clove finely minced or grated (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp milk or buttermilk to thin (optional)
- Chives or parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice or vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Pulse until smooth and fully combined.1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar, ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 small garlic clove, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the crumbled blue cheese and pulse just a few times to mix. Stop early if you like visible blue cheese pieces, or pulse a bit longer for a smoother dip.1 cup blue cheese
- With the processor running, drizzle in milk or buttermilk a tablespoon at a time until the dip reaches your preferred consistency.1-2 tbsp milk or buttermilk
- Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors have time to come together.
- Give it a quick stir, then garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.Chives or parsley
Notes
- Crumbling the cheese: Crumble a block of blue cheese by hand instead of using pre-crumbled cheese for the best texture.
- Wait to add extra salt: Taste after chilling before you add more salt, since the flavor develops in the refrigerator.
- Chunky: Blend part of the cheese and fold in the rest for a mix of creamy and chunky.
- Fresh is best: Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Avoid over mixing: Overmixing can cause the dip to take on a gluey texture. Mix just until it’s smooth.
- Store leftovers chilled: Store this dip in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Give it a good stir before serving. I do not recommend freezing it because the texture tends to separate when thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.1mg