Homemade Blue Cheese Dip
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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, holiday parties and barbecue cookouts!
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.
The Perfect Dip!
- 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 filet mignon.
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!
Ingredient Notes
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
Instructions
STEP 1 - In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together except parsley.
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).
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.
Recipe FAQS
It's been said that it originated in Roquefort, France, which explains why one type is called Roquefort.
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.
You can use feta or goat cheese crumbles, but the taste will be totally different.
How to Serve Blue Cheese Dip
- When serving this 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.
Expert Tips
- Choose quality ingredients for best results.
- Garnish 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.
Storing Leftovers
For best flavor, serve this recipe immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
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Recipe Card
Homemade Blue Cheese Dip
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled or fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish) chopped fine
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together.
- Mash some of the blue cheese crumbles with the back of a spoon and stir vigorously with the rest of ingredients (except parsley). Place in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Place dip in a mason jar or airtight container and seal tightly. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Dip is best when refrigerated at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
- Can substitute gorgonzola, danish bleu cheese, or a wedge of high quality blue cheese crumbled by hand.
- Recipe makes 1 cup of dip or enough to fill a half pint mason jar.
- Serve Blue Cheese Dip with Air Fryer Chicken Wings!
- View the Google Web Story for Blue Cheese Dip!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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Making this for the super bowl party I am having next week! Yum!
I hope you're making some chicken wings to go with it!
Amazing how delicious this is when you make it yourself!
Yes! It's much better from scratch.