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This Blue Cheese Dip is creamy, tangy, and full of classic blue cheese flavor. It is perfect for dipping wings, vegetables, or chips and only takes a few simple ingredients to make.
“This homemade dip has the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and bold blue cheese flavor in every bite.“
-Becky
Blue cheese dip is a classic side when serving buffalo wings, but it also works beautifully for snack boards and party trays. It’s so easy to make, you will want it at every family gathering, backyard BBQ, or party!
I love serving this dip with appetizers like these Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers, or these easy Baked Chicken Wings with Homemade Buffalo Sauce. Be sure to try some of my other favorite dips like this Homemade Sour Cream Dip or this Tangy Dill Pickle Dip.
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Will Need
- sour cream
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh garlic clove, minced
- crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Dip Recipe Variations
- Chunkier dip: Add a little extra crumbled cheese if you prefer larger chunks of cheese throughout the dip.
- Extra creamy texture: Mash part of the blue cheese into the sour cream mixture before folding in the remaining crumbles.
- Milder flavor: Use a milder blue cheese like Gorgonzola if you prefer a less intense blue cheese flavor.
- Herb version: Stir in a small amount of chopped chives or parsley for added freshness and color.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dip
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the blue cheese crumbles until evenly distributed throughout the dip. Cover and refrigerate the dip for 30 to 60 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
Expert Tips
- Let the dip chill before serving: Allowing the dip to rest in the refrigerator helps the flavors develop and improves the texture.
- Use good quality cheese: A high quality blue cheese such as Roquefort, Stilton, or Gorgonzola will give the best flavor.
- Adjust the consistency: If the dip is thicker than you prefer, a small splash of milk or buttermilk can thin it slightly.
- Customize the flavor: Some restaurant style dips include a small splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of white pepper for additional depth of flavor.
What to Serve with Blue Cheese Dip
This dip is most commonly served with buffalo chicken wings, but it is also perfect for fresh raw vegetables like celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips. It also works well with potato wedges, fried pickles, or pretzels when serving a party platter.
Blue Cheese Dip FAQs
Homemade dip will usually keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
Yes. Blue cheese dip is a great make ahead recipe because the flavor improves after it has chilled in the refrigerator.
Many types of blue cheese work well in blue cheese dip including Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola, or traditional crumbled blue cheese depending on how bold you want the flavor to be.
Blue cheese dip is typically thicker than blue cheese dressing. Blue cheese dressing often includes additional liquid such as milk or buttermilk so it can be poured over salads.
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Blue Cheese Dip
Equipment
- Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (4 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the blue cheese crumbles until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip for 30 to 60 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
Notes
- Let the dip chill before serving: Allowing the dip to rest in the refrigerator helps the flavors develop and improves the texture.
- Use good quality blue cheese: A high quality blue cheese such as Roquefort, Stilton, or Gorgonzola will give the dip the best flavor.
- Adjust the consistency: If the dip is thicker than you prefer, a small splash of milk or buttermilk can thin it slightly.
- Customize the flavor: Some restaurant style blue cheese dips include a small splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of white pepper for additional depth of flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This dip is so easy to make and is perfect for any party!