This creamy homemade blue cheese dressing is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It’s rich, tangy, and flavorful. It’s a perfect dip for wings, chips, or veggies, and of course, a loved classic for salads.
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What’s great about this recipe
- It comes together quickly with simple, everyday ingredients.
- It’s a step up from store-bought in both flavor and creaminess.
- You can control the quality of the ingredients, which is especially helpful if you're avoiding preservatives or trying to eat a little cleaner.
Ingredients you’ll need
🥄 Mayonnaise – Adds richness and body to the dressing. Use your favorite full-fat mayo for the best flavor and texture.
🥣 Sour cream – Lightens the mayo and adds a subtle tang that balances the blue cheese.
🧀 Crumbled blue cheese – The star of the show. Use your favorite kind and brand; the result will be tangy, creamy, and delicious.
🥛 Whole milk – Helps thin the dressing to your desired consistency without making it watery. Add gradually until it’s just right.
🍋 Lemon juice – Brightens the flavor and adds a fresh note. Freshly squeezed is best.
🧄 Garlic powder – Gives consistent flavor without overpowering the dressing like raw garlic might.
🧂 Salt and black pepper – Start small and adjust to taste. Keep in mind the blue cheese adds saltiness too.
🥫 Worcestershire sauce – Adds depth and umami, giving the dressing a restaurant-style flavor.
📖 See the recipe card for quantities and preparation.
How to make blue cheese dressing
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese in a jar with a tight fitting lid or medium bowl.
- Add the milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well using a large fork or small whisk until everything is fully combined.
- Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Stir well before serving.
- Serve the blue cheese as a dip for chicken wings, chips, pretzels, or vegetables. Or go the traditional route with a green salad or classic wedge salad.
Recipe tips and notes
- For a thinner dressing, add milk a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- For a chunkier texture, leave some blue cheese crumbles intact; for a smoother dressing, mash the cheese into the mixture to break them down. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
- The dressing thickens slightly in the fridge and tastes better cold, especially if you're using it as a dip.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy it as a dip for chicken wings like we do, or for pretzels, chips, vegetables, or your favorite savory snacks.
Serve the dressing with a simple green salad, or a traditional steakhouse wedge salad garnished with bacon and tomatoes.
Drizzle it over grilled steak or burgers as a finishing touch.
Storing instructions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 to 7 days. For food safety, do not leave out at room temperature longer than 2 hours. If the temperature is over 90°F, that time reduces to 1 hour.
For more information on food storage and safety guidelines, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture and foodsafety.gov.
Substitutions and variations
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for extra tang and creaminess.
- Swap lemon juice for white vinegar if you don’t have lemon. Vinegar adds acidity, but lemon brings a hint of sweetness.
- Use low-fat mayo and reduced-fat sour cream, if desired, but keep in mind that the dressing will be thinner and less rich in texture.
- Blue cheese comes in many varieties:
- Roquefort (made with sheep’s milk, sharpest)
- Gorgonzola (Italian cow’s milk, available in sweet and sharp varieties)
- Stilton (English cow’s milk, milder and more crumbly)
- Maytag Blue (U.S. cow’s milk, salty with a mild flavor)
- Danablue or Bleu d’Auvergne (French cow’s milk, creamy with moderate tang)
- If your package just says “blue cheese” (like the one we used), it’s likely a domestic U.S. variety. It’s less intense but still tangy and creamy.
If you enjoyed this homemade blue cheese dressing, be sure to check out some of our other flavorful sauces and dressings. Dip into our cilantro garlic sauce, top your favorite salad with a simple Caesar dressing, or lighten things up with a fresh citrus dressing. For something a little different, try our tangy, creamy French dressing.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1–3 tablespoons Whole Milk add more or less depending on how thick you like it
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt plus more if needed at the end
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese in a jar or medium bowl.
- Add the milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well using a large fork or small whisk until everything is fully combined.
- For a thinner dressing, add milk a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- For a chunkier texture, leave some blue cheese crumbles intact; for a smoother dressing, mash the cheese into the mixture to break them down.
- Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Stir well before serving.
- Serve the blue cheese as a dip for chicken wings, chips, pretzels, or vegetables. Or go the traditional route with a green salad or classic wedge salad.
Nutrition
The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
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