You either love blue cheese or you don’t. And often, for those who do love a rich and creamy dip featuring blue cheese, the store-bought varieties are often sized for a party of twenty, not just a craving or two. With this small-batch recipe, featuring dried herbs for added flavor, you can get your blue cheese fix without any of it going to waste. Whether you’re dipping crunchy carrot sticks, radishes, celery, or broccoli, or using this dip as a condiment for chicken tenders, buffalo wings, or even sneaking a scoop with a handful of chips or pretzels, this dip is here for all your blue cheese moments.
When it comes to B.O.B. Bob and I, 99% of the time, we agree on the same foods. Neither one of us is a huge rice fan, both he and I can 100% agree that gin deserves a special place in hell, and neither of us is brave enough, as of yet, to eat a raw oyster. And, when someone asks if we would like to join them for sushi, we will both loudly reply, “No. Thank you very much, but just no.” However, when it comes to blue cheese, we both disagree. B.O.B. Bob is a true hater, and I am a huge, let me wear the foam finger, I am your biggest fan kinda gal. Unfortunately, most store-bought blue cheese dips or dressings kind of suck. So, instead of settling for just a sort of meh blue cheese dip, nine times out of ten, I’ll just make my own. This one is a perfect small-batch recipe, with lots of added herby flavor. It’s one of my go-to grabs for a quick lunch, alongside lots of fresh-cut veggies. A little goes a long way, and it makes me feel like I’m being super-guilty without really being too guilty. Honestly, y’all, I think I may have about a tablespoon with each big ol’ pile of veggies. And on days when I’m feeling extra-spicy, I’ll add a bit of Frank’s RedHot for a fiery kick. P.S. This dip is also pretty freaking fantastic drizzled over hard-boiled eggs. And even more amazing if you take the time to mash up the yolks with a bit of it to make a quick deviled egg or two. Honestly, if you’re a blue cheese fan, this is one recipe y’all need to try. And if you’re not a fan, well, you can just ignore this recipe altogether, or simply leave the blue cheese out.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Honey
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Chives
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
Directions:
- Place all ingredients except the crumbled blue cheese into a small glass bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold the crumbled blue cheese into the dip.
- Refrigerate the dip in an airtight glass container until use.
Improvements:
- You can use full-fat or low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream for this recipe. However, I suggest using the full-fat version since this dressing already contains heavy whipping cream.
- If there’s an herb in this recipe that you don’t have on hand or simply don’t like the flavor of, just leave it out. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste.
- I have used both pre-crumbled store-bought blue cheese and blue cheese that I have crumbled myself for this recipe. I much prefer the blue cheese I crumbled myself. The pre-crumbled version is drier and doesn’t seem to have as much flavor.
- Since this dressing contains vinegar, use a glass bowl to make it and a glass storage container to store it.
- You can enjoy this dip immediately or refrigerate it for later use. I suggest refrigerating it for at least 4 hours before use, so that the flavors have a chance to meld.
Suggestions:
- If you’re a fan of blue cheese, add an additional 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese to this dressing.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of hot sauce to this dressing.
- Want to use this dip as a pourable dressing for your favorite salad? Add a few more tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
- Serve this blue cheese dip with these Crunchy Corn Flake Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Honey
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Chives
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
Directions:
- Place all ingredients except the crumbled blue cheese into a small glass bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold the crumbled blue cheese into the dip.
- Refrigerate the dip in an airtight glass container until use.
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