Best 9 Thick Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Blue cheese dressing is a creamy, bold, and tangy condiment that is perfect for salads, burgers, and sandwiches. It can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the key to a thick blue cheese dressing is to use a good quality blue cheese. The best blue cheeses for dressing are creamy and have a strong flavor. Some popular choices include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton. You can also add other ingredients to your dressing, such as mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, or yogurt to achieve the desired thickness and flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THICK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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"No one will ever guess that this thick chunky salad dressing that's chock-full of blue cheese is low in fat," confirms Carolyn Steele of Marathon Shores, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield about 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoon 1% milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; blend until smooth. Add blue cheese; mix well. Serve over greens. Cover and refrigerate any extra dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This blue cheese dressing recipe can be made with any type of blue cheese. Serve on a green salad, alongside Buffalo wings, or on grilled steak.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Sauces     Condiment

Time 8h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
4 ounces blue cheese (finely crumbled)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
  • Once thoroughly mixed, stir in the crumbled blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. Overnight is even better.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and ground black pepper if necessary.
  • Serve with Buffalo wings, a salad, or steak. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 3 cups (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This buttermilk-and-blue cheese dressing is a happy partner to a wedge salad or a plate of spicy chicken wings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, blue cheese and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper until blended.

FABULOUS BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Thick blue cheese dressing. Perfect for salad, chicken wings, fried mushrooms, onion rings, French fries, raw vegetables or heck, off of the tip of your finger. This is my own version of the blue cheese dressing I get at Wings n More.

Provided by Holli Hollister

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces sour cream
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (your favorite)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 small onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk everything together except blue cheese.*
  • Then crumble blue cheese [into which ever size you prefer] and hand stir it into the other ingredients.
  • Put into the fridge for about an hour so the flavors can blend.
  • *To make this recipe diet friendly you can use low fat sour cream, low fat mayonnaise and low fat buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.7, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 685.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4, Protein 10.4

SIMPLY THE BEST BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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My family's favorite blue cheese dressing--absolutely fabulous! It is even delicious made with fat-free sour cream, low-fat mayonnaise, and fat-free buttermilk. Great as a dip for vegetables or celery sticks served with buffalo chicken wings. This recipe came from a dear friend who graciously shared it many, many years ago.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 7 cups (approximate), 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces sour cream
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's or Dukes)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together, except blue cheese.
  • Add blue cheese and mix to distribute evenly.
  • (Mixture will be very thick).
  • If you like, add a little more buttermilk.
  • Pour into large container and store in refrigerator.
  • It will keep indefinitely.

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This rich dressing spikes through the creamy goodness and answers that "why doesn't my dressing ever taste this good?" question. This recipe works as well with Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls as it does ladled over a thick wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with a few olives, carrot shavings, and crumbled bacon to create a more-than-satisfying classic salad. This dressing will keep up to five days in the fridge.

Provided by Daniel Holzman

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Picnic     Super Bowl     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Blue Cheese     Poker/Game Night

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup crumbled Blue Cheese
1/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the sour cream, blue cheese, milk, mayonnaise, salt, and vinegar in a medium bowl and whisk thoroughly until completely combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if desired.

BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This is an awesome, simple recipe, can be used as a vegetable dip, salad dressing, or my husband loves it on Buffalo wings. Best to make and store in the fridge overnight to let the flavors meld. Garlic salt can be used in place of the garlic powder.

Provided by Tamasa

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

Time 8h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the buttermilk, mayonnaise, blue cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST RICH AND CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING EVER!



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Top your perfect salad with my creamy and chunky blue cheese dressing recipe. It has a nicely balanced flavor and nice sweetness with a great creamy and chunky balance.

Provided by LUCKYME9

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ ounces blue cheese
3 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese. Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 251.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LOW-FAT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Slightly salty, with the perfect crumbly-chunky texture, this dressing is ideal for spooning over big wedges of iceberg lettuce. (It's also delicious as a dip for Buffalo wings.)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat (2 percent) Greek yogurt
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Shake together blue cheese, yogurt, milk, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Tips:

  • For a creamier dressing, use full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • If you like a tangier dressing, use buttermilk instead of sour cream.
  • Add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice for a bit of acidity.
  • To make a chunky dressing, crumble the blue cheese instead of grating it.
  • Garnish the dressing with crumbled bacon, chives, or parsley.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Thick blue cheese dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It's also a great dip for vegetables, chicken wings, and fries. With its creamy, tangy, and cheesy flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dressing, give this thick blue cheese dressing a try.

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