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Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe for Salads & Wings

This easy blue cheese dressing is creamy and tangy—ideal for everyday salads and delicious as a party dip.

Made with just four ingredients, this homemade blue cheese dressing beats any bottled version. It’s quick to prepare and full of flavor.

Serve it as a dip for zucchini fries or alongside wings, fries, or veggies. If you enjoy homemade dressings, try making your own ranch dressing as well.

A jar of easy blue cheese dressing with crumbles on top.

Table of contents

  • Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Ingredients
  • Kitchen Tools
  • How To Make Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Tips For Making The Best Blue Cheese Dressing
  • What To Serve With Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Store

Easy Blue Cheese Dressing

  • Simple ingredients. Only four ingredients are required.
  • Budget-friendly. A tasty, cost-effective alternative to many store-bought brands.
  • Versatile. Perfect as a salad dressing or a dip for snacks and appetizers.
  • Creamy and flavorful. Rich texture balanced by tangy blue cheese and vinegar.
Ingredients to make homemade blue cheese dressing on the table.

Ingredients

  • Blue cheese crumbles: Use pre-crumbled blue cheese for convenience or crumble a block yourself.
  • Mayonnaise: A good-quality mayonnaise gives the best flavor; use your preferred brand.
  • Heavy cream: Thins and enriches the dressing while keeping it silky and smooth.
  • White wine vinegar: Mild and bright; apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar are good mild substitutes if needed.

Kitchen Tools

A food processor makes this dressing effortless. Use a bowl or mason jars for serving and storage.

Collage showing the dressing a food processor and then pouring the blue cheese dressing into a large bowl.

How To Make Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. Blend: In a food processor, combine half the blue cheese crumbles with the mayonnaise, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
  2. Chill: Transfer the dressing to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour. Overnight resting develops the flavor even more.
  3. Finish: Stir in the reserved blue cheese crumbles just before serving to keep pleasant chunks throughout the dressing.
A jar of blue cheese crumbles dressing with a spoon in the jar in front of a platter of veggies.

Tips For Making The Best Blue Cheese Dressing

  • Let it rest. Cooling in the fridge improves texture and flavor.
  • Reserve some crumbles. Holding back half the blue cheese gives the dressing satisfying chunks—save a few to sprinkle on top when serving.
  • Choose a blue cheese you like. No need to buy the priciest option—pick one with the flavor profile you enjoy.
A spoon dipping into the bowl of dressing to take a serving out with crumbles on top.

What To Serve With Blue Cheese Dressing

  • As a dip: Add it to a crudité platter, serve with wings (especially spicy buffalo or BBQ), fries, or tater tots.
  • Drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or buddha bowls for a rich, tangy boost.
  • Use it in place of other dressings in pasta salads, macaroni salads, or coleslaw for a flavorful twist.
A jar of blue cheese dressing with a spoon dipping into it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is blue cheese just ranch with blue cheese added?

No. While some ingredients overlap, blue cheese dressing has a richer, tangier profile and a creamier texture. Ranch includes a different blend of herbs that give it a distinct flavor.

How is gorgonzola different from blue cheese?

Gorgonzola is a type of blue cheese, like Roquefort or Stilton. Any of these work in blue cheese dressing and provide the characteristic tangy intensity.

Dressing in a glass jar with blue cheese crumbles on top.

Store

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to one week.
  • Do not freeze. Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture.

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Servings: 8

Easy Blue Cheese Dressing

Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10
This easy blue cheese dressing made with only four ingredients tastes better than any bottled dressing. It’s creamy, tangy, and great as a salad dressing or party dip.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 4 oz. container blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

  • Combine 1 container (4 oz.) blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
  • Before serving, stir in the remaining 4 oz. container of blue cheese crumbles.

Notes

  • Store. Keep the dressing refrigerated for up to one week. Freezing is not recommended.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 293kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 477mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 0.03g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 456IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dressing
Author: Jennifer

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