Blue Cheese Dip (original) (raw)

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Blue Cheese Dip is a creamy, tangy dip with the sharp, salty flavor of blue cheese. Pair it with your favorite chicken wings, veggie sticks, or chips.

With only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this creamy blue cheese dip recipe is one of the easiest appetizers you can make!

blue cheese dip in a bowl with potato chips

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Why I Love This Recipe

Only 5 Ingredients – Blue cheese crumbles, sour cream and a few flavor enhancers.
5 Minutes of Prep – Mix together a few ingredients and you’re good to go.
Perfect for Game Day – It pairs well with a variety of party favorites, from chicken wings to potato chips to veggie sticks!

Blue Cheese Dip Ingredients

Blue Cheese – A chunky, creamy cheese that is soft and has a strong tangy flavor.
Sour Cream – The creamy base of the dip.
Fresh Garlic – For flavor.
Fresh Chives – For freshness and flavor. You can also use the greens from the tops of green onions.
Lemon Juice – Add a burst of freshness and balance to the flavors.

How To Make Homemade Blue Cheese Dip

See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions

Easy is the name of the game with this simple yet incredibly flavorful dip that only takes 5 minutes to make.

Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Stir together, crumbling blue cheese as you go. Hot Tip: To crumble the blue cheese easily, mash with a fork or use a pastry blender.
Pour into a serving bowl and top with minced chives and fresh cracked black pepper.

Recipe FAQs

**Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream?

Yes, you can use plain yogurt, or plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. A fat-free sour cream is fine, too.

**What does blue cheese taste like?

Blue cheese has a sharp and salty taste, and a pungent scent. The dip is a little chunky, but still has a creamy texture.

**Are there different types of blue cheese?

There are dozens of varieties of blue cheese, the most common being Roquefort, Stilton, and Gorgonzola. Any of them will work for this dip.

Dipper Suggestions

This creamy dip is great with a variety of dippers, and can be made into a dressing too.

Here are some of my favorite things to pair with blue cheese:

Boneless Buffalo Wings – Probably my favorite thing to pair with blue cheese is buffalo chicken wings.
Raw vegetables – Carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, etc.
Potato chips – I particularly like Kettle-style chips with this dip.
Crackers – Entertainment-style crackers are nice and crispy.
Sauce – Spread onto a sandwich or burger, or on top of baked chicken breasts.
Wedge Salad – Cut iceberg lettuce into wedges, and top with bacon, diced tomatoes, and this dip.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last about 4-5 days.

celery stick with blue cheese dip

Expert Tips

To make blue cheese dressing – Whisk in buttermilk until you are happy with the consistency.
Customize – Feel free to tweak the amounts for a taste you love. More or less blue cheese, more or less sour cream, salt and pepper. A little mayonnaise will make this dip even creamier.
Chill – While you can serve this dip right away, it’s best when it’s had time to chill.
Texture – No food processors or blender needed, but if you really want to use one you can. I prefer the chunky texture with little bites of real blue cheese.

blue cheese dip in a bowl surrounded by carrot and celery sticks and potato chips

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Recipe

16 ounces sour cream
1 ½ cups crumbled blue cheese
1 clove garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives plus some for garnish
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
squeeze of lemon juice
Salt to taste
Kettle style potato chips or veggies for dipping

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Combine dip ingredients in a medium sized bowl, crumbling any larger pieces of blue cheese.
Pour into a serving bowl and top with minced chives and fresh cracked black pepper.
Serve with kettle style potato chips, crackers or veggie sticks.

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.