Homemade Blue Cheese Dip for Chicken Wings

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Homemade Blue Cheese Dip is made from scratch with blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream and zesty seasonings. It creates a creamy dip that's perfect for game days, barbecue cookouts, and dunking your chicken wings!

hand dipping celery into a bowl of homemade blue cheese dip.

Recipe at a Glance

Game Day Necessity: As soon as game day starts, this recipe wants to be on your shopping list!
Wing Partner: It's the perfect partner for crispy smoked chicken wings, dry rub wings, or any type of wings made in an air fryer.
Easy 3 Step Dip: Comes together in 3 easy steps! Drizzle it over buffalo chicken meatballs, or dunk tortilla chips and fresh veggies to your heart's content. It also makes a great dressing for salads, potato wedges, and beef tenderloin.

Need more dip recipes? Try my cream cheese corn dip that's packed with flavor, or this popular smoked cheese dip while watching the big game.

bowl of blue cheese dip surrounded by crispy wings and celery sticks.

Why This Recipe Works

True blue cheese lovers adore this easy recipe since it's a homemade version that's free of additives and preservatives.

The fact that it's made from scratch gives you control over the amount of spices added, as well as the type of ingredients you use. Don't forget the carrot and celery sticks for dipping!

Key Ingredients

Many of these items may already be in your refrigerator or pantry. See recipe card for quantities.

blue cheese crumbles - can substitute gorgonzola, danish bleu cheese, or a wedge crumbled by hand
mayonnaise - use a good quality mayonnaise like Dukes
full-fat sour cream - can substitute greek yogurt for a light version
worcestershire sauce - feel free to add hot sauce if desired
bottled or fresh lemon juice - either work in this recipe
garlic salt - a combo of garlic and salt together
black pepper - for a little kick
fresh parsley - can use dried parsley as a substitute

ingredients needed for homemade blue cheese dip recipe.

How to Make Blue Cheese Dip

STEP 1 - In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together except parsley.

ingredients in bowl ready to be mixed together.

STEP 2 - Mash some of the crumbles with the back of a spoon and stir vigorously with the rest of ingredients. Top with fresh parsley and more crumbles (optional).

blue cheese dip in a green bowl with a spoon.

STEP 3 - Place dip in a mason jar or airtight container and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. This recipe is best when refrigerated at least 2 hours before serving.

mason jar filled with blue cheese dip next to celery sticks.

Recipe FAQ

Where does blue cheese come from?

It's been said that it originated in Roquefort, France, which explains why one type is called Roquefort.

How many types are there?

There are actually 5 types available. Choose from Danish Blue, Stilton, Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and the lesser known Cambrales. Roquefort is definitely the strongest of the five, while Danish Blue or Gorgonzola tend to be the mildest.

Can I make substitutions?

You can use feta or goat cheese crumbles, but the taste will be totally different.

Serving Suggestions

When serving this blue cheese dip recipe at your next party, pour it into your favorite serving bowl and arrange baguette slices and fresh veggies around the dish.
Top with chopped parsley, green onion, or fresh chives and extra crumbles for a nice presentation.
As a special homemade gift, package this recipe in mason jars. Deliver to friends and family during the holidays with the full recipe attached.

fingers dipping celery stick into homemade blue cheese dip in a green bowl.

Debi's Tips

Choose quality ingredients for best results.
Garnish this homemade dip to add more color and flavor.
This recipe is even better the longer it sits in the refrigerator!

Variations

Instead of mayonnaise, use plain Greek yogurt or low-fat mayo to lighten it just a bit.
Sprinkle in a dash of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce to spice things up!
Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a brighter taste.

Storage Guide

For best flavor, serve this recipe immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Freezing is not recommended since the texture would change after thawing.

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