Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

A cheese grater and a wedge of frozen blue cheese feature in this top-secret method for creamy blue cheese dressing. The grated cheese blends in perfectly as opposed to larger chunks which just sink to the bottom.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 ounces frozen blue cheese, grated

Recipe Instructions

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