Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 3 -1/4 cups

Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

¾ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon white sugar

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4 ounces frozen blue cheese

grated

Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dressing

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place mayonnaise sour cream and buttermilk in a bowl. Add garlic black pepper dry mustard salt sugar cayenne and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together thoroughly.

Step 2

Mix grated blue cheese into the cream base a little at a time to ensure it is evenly incorporated and doesn't clump.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) to consolidate the flavors.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 213.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 2.6g 1%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.5g 33%

Cholesterol: 23.1mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 259.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 7.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 92.8mg 9%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 6.5mg 2%

Potassium: 83.3mg 2%

Sodium: 363.8mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 193.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.