Name: Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Sour Cream; 1/3 cup Blue Cheese crumbles; 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Onion Powder; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Ground Dry Mustard; 1/4 tsp Dried Parsley; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

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This Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe is creamy, tangy, and full of bold blue cheese flavor. It comes together in just a few minutes and works just as well with wings and buffalo chicken as it does on salads, wraps, and snack boards.

a mason jar filled with blue cheese salad dressing topped with chunks of blue cheese and next to fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes

Once you start making blue cheese dressing at home, it is hard to go back to bottled versions. You get a fresher flavor, a creamier texture, and the freedom to make it as chunky or smooth as you like. I first shared this recipe as a keto blue cheese dressing, but it’s some of the best homemade blue cheese dressing you can make for wings, salads, wraps, and more. I especially love serving it with baked buffalo chicken wings, drizzling it over buffalo chicken tacos or buffalo chicken bowls, or spooning it onto a hearty salad when dinner needs something cool and flavorful to pull everything together.

Why You’ll Love This Blue Cheese Dressing

Bold blue cheese flavor: You get real blue cheese in every bite, with the tangy, creamy flavor people want from a good homemade dressing.
Quick to stir together: Everything comes together in one bowl in just a few minutes.
Works as a dip or dressing: Keep it thick for dipping or loosen it slightly for drizzling over salads and bowls.
Easy to adjust: You can make it chunkier, smoother, tangier, or a little thinner depending on how you plan to serve it.

Ingredients for Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

This homemade blue cheese dressing uses simple ingredients that come together into a rich, creamy sauce. Grab the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Mayonnaise: This gives the dressing its rich, creamy base. Use a mayo you already like the taste of.
Sour cream: Adds tang and helps balance the richness. Plain Greek yogurt can work too if that is what you have on hand.
Blue cheese crumbles: These bring the bold flavor and signature texture. Store-bought crumbles work well, or you can crumble a wedge yourself.
Lemon juice: Brightens the dressing and keeps it from tasting too heavy.
Pantry seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt add savory flavor and help round everything out.

ingredients in homemade blue cheese dressing with text labeling each ingredient

How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing

Stir together the base

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and seasonings to a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Fold in the blue cheese

Add the blue cheese crumbles and stir again. If you like a chunkier dressing, leave the crumbles mostly whole. If you want it creamier, mash some of the blue cheese into the base as you mix.

Let it rest

You can serve it right away, but it gets even better after a short rest in the fridge. Even 10 to 15 minutes gives the flavors time to come together.

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step-by-step instructions for how to make creamy blue cheese dressing in two steps by adding chunks of blue cheese, mayo and spices to a bowl and mixing them

Easy Ways to Adjust Blue Cheese Dressing

For a thinner dressing: Stir in a small splash of milk, cream, or buttermilk until it reaches the consistency you like.
For dipping: Keep it thick and creamy for wings, tenders, veggies, and snack boards.
For more tang: Add a splash of vinegar or a little extra lemon juice.
For stronger blue cheese flavor: Add a little extra blue cheese or use a bolder variety.

What to Serve With Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is especially good with bold, savory meals that need something cool and creamy on the side.

Baked buffalo chicken wings: A classic pairing that always works, especially when cooking for a crowd
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Slow cooker buffalo chicken wings: Great when you want that buffalo flavor with an easy prep-ahead dinner.
Air fryer buffalo chicken tenders: This dressing makes a perfect dip for crispy, saucy tenders.
Buffalo chicken tacos: Drizzle it over the top for a cool, tangy finish.
Buffalo chicken bowls: A spoonful of blue cheese dressing ties all the flavors together.
Chicken cobb salad: A hearty salad like this is a natural fit for homemade blue cheese dressing.

Tips for the Best Blue Cheese Dressing

Use blue cheese you already enjoy: Since it is the main flavor here, the dressing will only be as good as the cheese you start with.
Mash some of the crumbles: This gives you a creamy base with little pockets of blue cheese throughout.
Chill before serving when possible: A little time in the fridge helps the flavor settle in.
Thin it slowly: If you want a looser dressing, add liquid a little at a time so it does not get too runny.
Taste before serving: Some blue cheeses are saltier and stronger than others, so adjust the lemon juice, salt, or pepper at the end if needed.

Blue Cheese Dressing in a glass jar with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers

How to Store Blue Cheese Dressing

Store leftover blue cheese dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days. Give it a good stir before serving again, especially if it has been sitting for a day or two.

Is Blue Cheese Dressing Keto-Friendly?

Yes. I first shared this recipe as a keto blue cheese dressing, and it still works well for that. But more than anything, it’s a creamy, flavorful homemade blue cheese dressing that works with all kinds of meals, from buffalo chicken and wings to salads and wraps.

More Homemade Sauces and Dressings to Try

If you like keeping a few homemade extras in the fridge, these are great next recipes to make:

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