Classic Bleu Cheese Dressing

Cool, Creamy, and Perfect for Wings

Classic Bleu Cheese Dressing

Make this classic bleu cheese dressing with mayo, sour cream, and crumbled bleu cheese. Perfect for salads, wings, and more!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Dip, Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 1 C

Equipment

• Normal Kitchen Utensils

Ingredients

  

• 1/3 C Bleu Cheese or Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbled
• 1/3 C Sour Cream
• 1/3 C Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice About Half a Lemon
• 2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Dashes Vinegar-Based Hot Sauce
• 1/8 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Plus More to Taste
• 1 Pinch Salt Plus More to Taste

Instructions

 

• Mix all of the ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours (preferably overnight).

  It is important to let the dressing chill so the flavors can marry together.
  1/3 C Bleu Cheese or Gorgonzola Cheese, 1/3 C Sour Cream, 1/3 C Mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce, 2 Dashes Vinegar-Based Hot Sauce, 1/8 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, 1 Pinch Salt

Notes

You can also try this with yogurt by replacing the sour cream with plain yogurt. If you do, reduce the lemon juice from 1 Tbsp to 1 tsp. 

Keyword Bleu, Cheese, Cool, Creamy, Hot Sauce, Lemon, Mayonnaise, Pepper, Sour Cream, Worcestershire

Why Bleu Cheese Dressing is the Best

Bleu cheese dressing is hands down my favorite dressing—ranch is a close second, but a good, cool bleu cheese dressing can’t be beat. There’s something about that creamy, tangy flavor that makes it the perfect companion for crisp salads, fresh veggies, and of course, buffalo wings. This homemade version mixes creamy mayo and sour cream with the bold bite of crumbled bleu (or gorgonzola) cheese. A splash of lemon juice, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and just a hint of hot sauce bring it all together.

This dressing has been with us for a while. Though bleu cheese itself has been around for centuries (with origins tracing back to France), the dressing we know started to gain popularity in the United States in the early 20th century. The earliest known written recipe appeared in a 1928 cookbook: The Edgewater Beach Hotel Salad Book, by Arnold Shircliffe. That recipe was called Roquefort Salad Dressing (where Roquefort is a type of French bleu cheese).

Since then, we simply call it Bleu cheese and it is a staple in American cuisine. It is especially popular as a dip for buffalo wings. That’s right—before ranch took over, bleu cheese was the original dip for buffalo wings.

How to Use Bleu Cheese Dressing

This dressing isn’t just for salads and wings. Try drizzling it over a wedge salad for a classic combo, or use it as a dip for fresh veggies like carrots and celery. If you love buffalo flavor as much as I do, you’ve got to try my Buffalo Bleu Mac n Cheese or my Buffalo Chicken Dip. This dressing works perfectly in both recipes, adding a creamy, tangy bite that balances the heat of the buffalo sauce.

One of the best things about making your own bleu cheese dressing is that you can adjust it to your taste. Want more tang? Add an extra squeeze of lemon juice. Prefer a creamier texture? Increase the mayo or sour cream. You can even swap out the bleu cheese for gorgonzola if you like a milder flavor.

Why Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing is Better

Store-bought dressing can’t hold a candle to the homemade version. The freshness of real crumbled cheese and the creamy tang of mayo and sour cream make all the difference. Plus, you control the ingredients—no weird preservatives or additives. It takes just five minutes to mix up, and once you taste it, you’ll never go back to the bottled stuff.

So next time you’re whipping up a batch of buffalo wings, skip the ranch and reach for this classic. Trust me—it’s a game-changer!

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