Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

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.

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

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

Step 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.

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

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

Cook’s Note:

Using this technique produces a dressing exploding 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. I hope you give this great method a try soon. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214
Calories
22g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium364mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium93mg 7%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium83mg 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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