Our zesty, tangy Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect partner for appetizers. This creamy blue cheese dip is a blue cheese lover’s dream.
Serve it up with a healthy vegetable tray or with our Spicy Chicken Wings and Buffalo Chicken Tenders. Spicy wings and homemade blue cheese dip are a match made in heaven!
This tasty dip is the perfect addition to your next party and it is always a favorite game day food.
Zesty Buffalo wings and Chicken Tenders pair perfectly with Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients needed for Blue Cheese Dip
Making this simple dip from scratch is quick and easy. Using fresh ingredients is always a healthier alternative to any store-bought dressing or grocery store dip, and tastes so much better!
Sometimes, you will see this creamy dip called Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dip, because of its tangy buttermilk flavor.
Here are the simple ingredients you will need to make this delicious recipe:
- Sour Cream – makes for a smooth dip
- Mayonnaise– We recommend a good quality mayonnaise
- Buttermilk – Brings extra tangy flavor to the dip
- Lemon Juice- From freshly squeezed lemons
- Fresh Garlic- Use minced garlic cloves
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Helps to build up the tangy strong flavor
- Salt – We use regular salt but Kosher salt is fine too
- Black Pepper- We use coarsely ground pepper
- Blue Cheese crumbles- Makes for a chunky delicious dip and adds texture
- Fresh Chives– You can also use chopped fresh parsley (we use Italian flat leaf)
How to make this easy Blue Cheese Dip from scratch!
This recipe could not be simpler and if you’ve never made homemade blue cheese dip for Buffalo chicken wings or tenders you will wonder why after putting this quick easy recipe together.
If you have time, it’s a good idea to make this dip ahead of time. You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The end result is, the longer the flavors blend, the better this dip tastes. It’s the perfect dip to make-ahead.
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients (except the blue cheese and chives): sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper
- Blend until smooth to make a creamy base
- Add in the crumbled blue cheese and stir until you have a thicker consistency
- Chill until ready to serve. Top with chopped chives or parsley
- Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe – it makes all the difference in the world. Bottled lemon juice has additives that make it taste just a little ‘off’.
What is the best types of blue cheese to use?
Please note each type of blue cheese has a different flavor profile.
- We recommend using a nice tangy Stilton blue cheese.
- You can substitute with Gorgonzola, Maytag, or Danish Blue if you prefer something a little milder.
- We like to buy a wedge of blue cheese and crumble it ourselves, but you can use pre-crumbled, as well to save time.
What is the difference between a Dip and a Salad Dressing?
Both have similar ingredients, but generally, homemade dressing is thinner. To use this dip recipe as a base for dressing just add more buttermilk until you get the consistency that you want for the best blue cheese dressing.
Great matches for this Homemade Dip:
- The ultimate use of this Blue Cheese Dip Recipe is to serve it alongside our amazing boneless Buffalo Chicken Tenders or our Baked Chicken Wings
- Blue cheese pairs beautifully with most fruits so consider using it as a dipping sauce for figs, apples, and pears. It is also perfect drizzled over a wedge salad.
- Add it to a vegetable tray with fresh veggies such as celery sticks, carrots, broccoli, and scallions. It is great to serve with potato chips or tortilla chips.
- Drizzle over roasted or Grilled Vegetables.
- Amazing drizzled on a steak or a hamburger. We’ve also dipped Garlic Steak Bites in this creamy dip!
- A great topper on Oven Roasted Potatoes, baked potatoes, or Hasselback Potatoes.
Additional Easy to Make Appetizer Dips and Sauces
- White Bean with Rosemary Dip
- Pineapple Salsa
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Salsa Verde
- Cowboy Caviar – also known as Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Southwest Ranch Dressing with tangy chipotle works as a great dipping sauce too
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Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoon buttermilk
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Course ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbled
- ½ teaspoon chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients, except the blue cheese and chives – sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper
- Blend together until smooth this makes a creamy base
- Add in the crumbled blue cheese and stir until you have a thicker consistency
- Chill until ready to serve and top with chopped chives or parsley
Notes
- Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe – it makes all the difference in the world. Bottled lemon juice has additives in it that make it taste a little ‘off’.
- You can add additional lemon juice to the recipe – only if you want a stronger more tangy flavor.
- You can also use Italian parsley for garnish.
- Want to make Blue Cheese Salad Dressing instead? Just add 2-4 more tablespoons of buttermilk until you achieve your preferred dressing consistency
Irina
Our family is in love with blue cheese, and this dip is what I would like to make ASAP. It sounds amazingly delicious!
Lauren M Vavala
I’m the only person in my household who will eat blue cheese, which simply means MORE for me!! This dip sounds so good!
Patty at Spoonabilities
There is nothing like blue cheese dip! This is a perfect combo of flavors. So yum!
Tara
Oooh, definitely a great option for game day. I love all those flavors and the dip comes together so easily too!
Sara Welch
Gave this a try with some buffalo wings and it did not disappoint! Quick, easy and delicious; easily, a new favorite dip!
Jayne
Thank you Sara! We also serve it with a veggie tray. Glad you enjoyed it!