Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

My thick and creamy blue cheese dressing recipe is ridiculously easy to make and tastes way better than anything you can buy at the store! Keep it thicker for dipping veggies and wings, or thin it out for a drizzly salad dressing.

After trying this homemade blue cheese dressing recipe you’ll never want to store-bought again. It’s incredible with buffalo hot wings or buffalo cauliflower wings. I love it as a vegetable dip, and it’s perfect when thinned out for use as a dressing.

What makes this dressing so creamy and delicious is my combination of mayonnaise and sour cream (sour cream cuts any heaviness from the mayo). For more salad dressings, see our homemade ranch, creamy Caesar, or my favorite green goddess dressing.

Key Ingredients

• Sour Cream and Mayonnaise: I use both for the best blue cheese dressing. The combination of sour cream and mayonnaise makes the dressing extra creamy. Mayonnaise can be heavy by itself, but adding sour cream lightens it up. If you’re used to only using mayonnaise, try adding a bit of sour cream next time. It’s a game changer. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even make homemade mayonnaise!
• Blue Cheese: Use a blue cheese that you love. I usually go for something that isn’t too expensive and that tastes rich and creamy. Gorgonzola is a good option.
• Fresh Parsley: I’m a big fan of fresh herbs and add them to almost everything. Fresh parsley adds both color and flavor to our dressing.
• Salt and Pepper: The mayonnaise and cheese will contain some salt, but I always add a pinch of salt to the dressing to make the flavor pop. Pepper adds some spice.
• Milk (optional): Depending on what I plan to use the dressing for, I might add a little milk. If I want a thicker dressing for dipping, I’ll leave it out. But if I need a thinner, pourable salad dressing, a milk splash does the trick.

Find the full recipe with measurements below.

Ways to Use Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing lasts for about a week when stored in the fridge. We love making a double batch! There’s a jar in our fridge now, ready to be used in our favorite dishes. I love it with anything buffalo flavored. Make our homemade buffalo sauce, then use it to make chicken wings, buffalo cauliflower wings, or these buffalo chicken rice bowls.

Make a classic wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, crispy baked bacon, and a generous spoonful of this homemade blue cheese dressing. It’s also perfect for spreading onto these juicy burgers and spooning over perfectly grilled steak.

More Salad Dressings

• Lemon Vinaigrette
• Green Goddess Dressing
• Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
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