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This homemade blue cheese dressing is rich, creamy, and full of bold flavor. It’s quick to make with just a few ingredients and tastes so much better than store-bought. Perfect for salads, dipping wings, or adding a tangy kick to burgers and sandwiches!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Made with just a few simple ingredients in minutes.
- Versatile: Use it as a dressing, dip, or even a marinade.
- Perfectly Portioned: A small batch recipe that’s easy to double if needed.
- Rich & Flavorful: Bold blue cheese flavor without the artificial taste of store-bought versions.
This homemade blue cheese dressing is one of my favorites—rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor. It’s so much better than anything you’ll find in a bottle, and it comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
I love how easy it is to make and that it’s perfectly portioned, so there’s just enough without any waste. If you’re a blue cheese fan like I am, this recipe is a must!
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Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this easy blue cheese dressing recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Blue Cheese: The key ingredient, blue cheese gives this dressing its bold, tangy flavor. You can use Roquefort or Gorgonzola as alternatives. Adjust the crumble size to control the dressing’s texture. If you have extra blue cheese, use it in Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos or Baked Buffalo Chicken.
- Sour Cream: Adds a creamy, slightly tangy element that balances the richness of the blue cheese. Full-fat or low-fat sour cream both work. Use leftover sour cream in Mexican Street Corn Salad, Hashbrown Casserole, or Corn Muffins.
- Heavy Cream: Also called double cream, this adds richness and smoothness. Heavy whipping cream works too. If needed, full-fat milk or half-and-half can be substituted. Use extra cream in Chicken Tikka Masala, Lasagna Soup, or a White Cake.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds depth, but a lighter olive oil works if you prefer a milder taste.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh or bottled lemon juice adds brightness. Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season to taste. Add more or less depending on your preference.
Recipe Variations
This blue cheese dressing is easy to customize. Try these variations:
- Buttermilk Version: Swap the heavy cream for buttermilk to create a tangier, thinner consistency—great for drizzling over salads.
- Greek Yogurt Option: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a protein-rich, creamy alternative.
- Blue Cheese Vinaigrette: Replace the creamy base with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for a lighter, tangy dressing.
- Spicy Variation: Add hot sauce or diced jalapeños for a little heat—perfect for dipping chicken wings.
- Herb-Infused Dressing: Stir in fresh dill, chives, or parsley for an extra layer of flavor.
Tips For Making The Best Blue Cheese Dressing
- Use a Block of Blue Cheese: A high-quality block is better than pre-crumbled cheese, giving you a creamier texture and fresher flavor.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste after mixing and add more salt or pepper as needed.
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Ways To Use Blue Cheese Dressing
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic salad or looking to up your appetizer game, this blue cheese dressing is your go-to. Here are some ideas to incorporate it into your next meal:
Frequently Asked Questions
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Add a little extra heavy cream or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Small Batch Blue Cheese Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ounces blue cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash half of the blue cheese with a fork.
- Add the sour cream, heavy cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the remaining blue cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use a Block of Blue Cheese: A high-quality block is better than pre-crumbled cheese, giving you a creamier texture and fresher flavor.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste after mixing and add more salt or pepper as needed.
Nutrition
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Terrific recipe.
I have tried every brand of store bought blue cheese dressing that I could find. I finally gave up and have been using ranch. It’s good, but not the blue cheese I was really wanting. So I decided that I should try making it from scratch. This recipe is so so delicious! Thank you so much! I’m sharing this with all my friends
I’m so glad you love the dressing recipe, Caryn. Thank you!
I had some left over Roquefort cheese from my local cheese shop and made this dressing tonight (second time) and just love it. Even bought some lettuce today just to use the dressing. So easy too.
My husband has rated this above our favorite German restaurant’s bleu cheese dressing and that gives it more than five stars! It’s a good thing to have discovered your site with so many good recipes for just the two of us 🌟
Wow, what a compliment! Thank you, I’m so glad you both love the dressing recipe.
I love good blue cheese. I love good blue cheese dressing. I used to have a recipe for it but lost it. This one s better than the first one I had. This recipe makes enough for me to have twice. I love this great blue cheese dressing!
Heirloom tomatoes and this dressing, I’m in heaven!
We never buy blue cheese dressing because it goes to waste. This would be perfect since it’s a small batch. There probably wouldn’t be any left over!
I love blue cheese dressing, but never need a lot, as I’m the only one who will eat it in my house. This is the perfect amount of dressing – great recipe!
I honestly didn’t know it was this easy to make blue cheese dressing. I absolutely adore it! Especially in a wedge salad.
Wedge salads have become my favorite! I didn’t care for the blue cheese at first, but in small doses, it is yummy.
Very tasty and convenient portion. Mine turned out Greek yogurt thick. Not pourable at all. I measured everything. I’m still using. Not sure if I should use heavy cream or olive oil to thin. I really like the flavor.
Since there is only the two of us this would be perfect and nothing wasted.