Blue Cheese Dip is so easy to make and definitely tastier than store bought! Rich and tangy, the perfect dip for EVERYTHING! From Game Day, Chicken Wings to family gatherings, this recipe is a keeper!
Don't let the name scare you, Blue Cheese is a sharp and salty cheese with a distinct strong aroma. You either love it or hate it, but you can develop your love for the flavor. It's thought that Blue Cheese was discovered by accident when cheese was left in a cave, forming mold. If you're new to it, start by adding a little bit at a time to develop your taste buds for it.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Adjustable Flavor - with homemade Blue Cheese Dip you get to decide how sharp or mild your dip will be, great for beginners
- Easy to Make - just mix together and you're ready to go
- Dip for Everything - I know it's in the title, but it's true, versatile
- Tastes Amazing - the creamy texture mixed with minced onion, garlic and lemon juice has the perfect balance with a fresh flavor twist
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Blue Cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- Onion
- Lemon Juice
- Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Blue Cheese Dip
- Whisk - mix together all the ingredients without the Blue Cheese.
- Crumble - add crumbled Blue Cheese and mix until combined.
- Adjust - add extra Blue Cheese for a stronger flavor.
- Refrigerate - keep refrigerated for a few hours for flavors to meld.
- Serve and Garnish - sprinkle with chopped Parsley or Blue Cheese and serve with your favorite dippable ingredients.
Blue Cheese Dip Variations
- Spicy Blue Cheese Dip - add some Sriracha Sauce, Tabasco or Cayenne Pepper to make it spicy
- Herb Dip - add chopped herbs like fresh Dill, Basil or Chives
- Greek Yogurt Dip - subsitute Sour Cream with Greek Yogurt for a healthier version
- Japanese Mayo - subsitute Mayonnaise with Kewpie Japanese Mayo which gives a more savory and deeper eggy flavor to your dip
- Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dip - add a few tablespoons of Buttermilk for a thinner dip, or to use as a dressing
What to Serve with Blue Cheese Dip
The popularity of Blue Cheese Dip increases during Super Bowl, as it's the perfect Veggie Dip or to slather their Buffalo Wings into this cooling Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce. Here are my favorite Blue Cheese Sauce Ideas;
- Best Super Bowl Dip for everything you're serving
- Perfect to serve with your grilled Bbq Steak
- Drizzle over Roasted Vegetables
- Dressing for a Wedge Salad
- Tasty Dip from French Fries or Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Add to Mac and Cheese when serving
- Place on your Charcuterie Board as a dip
- Spread on your Burger for a tangy twist
- and of course, Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce (especially great with Buffalo Wings)
Recipe Tips and FAQS
- Any Blue Cheese - don't get too worked up about choosing the right blue cheese. Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Blue Stilton are the strongest in flavor, and likely cost the most as well as they are imported. So I just use whatever Blue Cheese is on sale, and adjust more or less to taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce - add a teaspoon or Worcestershire Sauce for extra flavor
- Minced Onion - don't skip this step, this is the secret to the zing. Place a small wedge of onion in a garlic press and push through.
- Smoother Consistency - use the back of a spoon to smush the Blue Cheese when mixing the dip, or use a food processor
Are Blue Cheese and Gorgonzola the same?
There are many different types of Blue Cheeses which names are protected, depending on the region of Europe they came from. Gorgonzola is an Italian Blue Cheese, from Gorgonzola, Milan. Blue Stilton is from English origin. Danablu, known as Danish Blue is from Denmark.
The most famous is Roquefort, which are cheese that are aged in caves in the south of France. Cabrales is a Spain's contribution to Blue Cheese. All other Blue Cheeses are simply known as Blue Cheese. It's kind of like Champagne is only from France.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! It tastes even better if you make it a day ahead of time because the flavor meld together
Storage
- Place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Best enjoyed within 5 days
Is There a Blue Cheese Substitute?
With regards to flavor there isn't. However, you can try milder versions of strong cheese to mimic flavor and texture. Try Crumbled Feta, Strong Goat's Cheese or Aged Cheddar. Hint: Gorgonzola is a type of Blue Cheese.
Blue Cheese Newbie?
Not everyone loves Blue Cheese, it may take time to develop your palate. The best part of making Blue Cheese Sauces is that you control how much cheese you put into the dip. If unsure, I recommend to start with 1 tablespoon of crumbled Blue Cheese, mix, taste and adjust. Over time, I promise you will want to add more and more!
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Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dip that's so easy to make. An awesome Super Bowl snack, perfect for dipping Buffalo Wings, Celery Sticks, Vegetables and Crackers. Delicious creamy, tangy chunky Bleu Cheese dip. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Blue Cheese crumbled
- 2 small cloves of Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Minced Onion
- 1 teaspoon Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk - mix together all the ingredients without the Blue Cheese.
- Crumble - add crumbled Blue Cheese and mix until combined.
- Adjust - add extra Blue Cheese for a stronger flavor.
- Refrigerate - keep refrigerated for a few hours for flavors to meld.
- Serve and Garnish - sprinkle with chopped Parsley or Blue Cheese and serve with your favorite dippable ingredients.
Notes
©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally published November 2018, updated July 2024
