This smooth and tangy homemade blue cheese dressing comes together in just 10 minutes and delivers richer, creamier flavor than any store-bought versionignite your taste buds and elevate everyday meals with this effortless recipe from Recipe Iseasy Kitchen!

Yield: 2 1/4 cups
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4.5 servings): Calories 469, Total Fat 49 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Carbohydrates 2 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 536 mg
Total Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Whip up this pantry-staple sensation using simple dairy essentialscustomize it to your taste for the ultimate dip or dressing that wows every time.

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Choose the right blue cheese. Build bold flavor on a base you'll loveRecipe Iseasy Kitchen loves creamy-tart Maytag, but try Murray's Dansk Blue, Rogue River Blue, Point Reyes Original Blue, Gorgonzola, or Roquefort for your signature twist.
Opt for fresh lemon juice instead of bottled. Its vibrant zing cuts through richness like magic; squeeze fresh and add a last-minute spritz for peak freshness.
Consider the fat content. Luxurious creaminess shines with half-and-half, full-fat sour cream, and mayoskip low- or non-fat swaps to keep it decadent.
Substitute Worcestershire sauce wisely. No Worcestershire? Fish sauce, Maggi, or tamari plus white vinegar deliver that umami punch seamlessly.

How to Use Blue Cheese Dressing

Toss it with greens or a wedge salad, dip veggies or Buffalo wings, or get creative: crown burgers, roast beef sandwiches, baked potatoes, or roasted Brussels sprouts, eggplant, and mushrooms for flavor explosions.

Storage Instructions

Seal tightly and refrigerate for up to three daysfreshness awaits your next culinary adventure!

Blue Cheese Dressing Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled Maytag or another blue cheese (about 3 ounces), divided
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, 1/4 cup blue cheese, half-and-half, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt until velvety smooth.
Gently fold in remaining 1/4 cup blue cheese for perfect chunks.
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Dive in immediately or chill in an airtight container up to three days.