Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

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A cheese grater and a wedge of frozen blue cheese feature in this top-secret method for creamy blue cheese dressing. The grated cheese blends in perfectly as opposed to larger chunks which just sink to the bottom.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 1/4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 4 ounces frozen blue cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Place mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a bowl. Add garlic, black pepper, dry mustard, salt, sugar, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together thoroughly.

  2. Mix grated blue cheese into the cream base a little at a time to ensure it is evenly incorporated and doesn't clump.

  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) to consolidate the flavors.

Chef's Tip

Using this technique produces a dressing that explodes with the funky goodness of whichever blue-veined cheese you decide to use. I used a Maytag blue cheese, but any of the world's great blues, like Roquefort or Stilton, will work beautifully.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
22g Fat
3g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 364mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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