Equipment
* optional
Ingredients
Main
- 115 g blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 garlic, finely minced
- 3 g chives, finely chopped
- 228 g mayonnaise
- 240 ml sour cream
- 60 ml milk
- 60 ml water
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 101 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 124 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 3 g
- Trans Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 11 mg
- Potassium
- 39 mg
- Calcium
- 43 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 3 mg
- Phosphorus
- 31 mg
- Zinc
- 0.2 mg
- Vitamin A
- 24 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.1 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.4 mg
- Vitamin K
- 16 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.1 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.01 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.05 mg
- Niacin
- 0.1 mg
- Folate
- 4 mcg
- Water
- 16 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the crumbled blue cheese, minced garlic, chopped chives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and water into a mixing bowl.
Stir all ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
Process the mixture in a blender if a smoother consistency is desired, or leave as is for a chunky texture.
Chef's Notes
- For the best flavor, use a good quality blue cheese with a strong, pungent aroma. Roquefort or Gorgonzola are excellent choices.
- Don't over-process the dressing if you prefer a chunky texture. A few pulses in the blender are usually sufficient to incorporate ingredients without completely liquefying the cheese crumbles.
- Adjust the milk or water to achieve your desired dressing consistency. Start with the listed amount and add more, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your preference.
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of black pepper or a dash of Worcestershire sauce. These additions complement the blue cheese beautifully.
Storage
Refrigerator: PT1W — Keep in an airtight container.
Troubleshooting
Dressing is too thin
Cause: Excess milk or water was added
Fix: Whisk in additional mayonnaise or extra blue cheese crumbles to thicken
Prevention: Add liquid components gradually to monitor consistency
Cultural Context
Blue cheese dressing is a quintessential American condiment, particularly popular in the Midwest. Its rich, tangy flavor made it a favorite for salads and as a dip, evolving from simple blue cheese and cream mixtures into the complex, creamy dressing we know today.
