Blue Cheese Dressing
This creamy and rich Blue Cheese Dressing is a must-have for salads and snacks. Made with quality blue cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, it's easy to whip up and takes your dishes to the next level. Perfect for casual meals or special occasions!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/8 teaspoon White Pepper
- 1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion salt
- 1/4 cup Salad oil
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Wine Vinegar
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 ounces Blue Cheese
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients, which include white pepper, MSG, salt, onion salt, salad oil, water, wine vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, and blue cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the white pepper, MSG, salt, and onion salt. Mix these together to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Add in the salad oil and water to the spice mixture. Stir well until everything is combined.
- Next, blend in the wine vinegar, mayonnaise, and sour cream. These ingredients will create the creamy base of your dressing.
- Now it’s time to add the blue cheese. Mash it into the mixture, ensuring that it is well incorporated. You can leave some chunks for texture if you like.
- Once everything is well mixed, taste the dressing. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
- Transfer your Blue Cheese Dressing into a storage container. Cover it and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- When ready to serve, give it a good stir. Enjoy it over your favorite salad, as a dip, or drizzled over grilled meats.
- Any leftovers? Store them in the refrigerator for up to one week. Just remember to stir again before using.
Notes
- Tip 1: For the most complex flavor, use a good quality blue cheese like Danish blue, Roquefort, or Gorgonzola.
- Tip 2: The MSG is completely optional—while it enhances the umami quality of the dressing, you’ll still get excellent results without it.
- Tip 3: If you prefer a thinner consistency, simply add 1-2 additional tablespoons of water.
- Tip 4: For those who enjoy a more pronounced cheese flavor, increase the blue cheese to 3 ounces.
- Tip 5: The dressing actually improves after sitting overnight in the refrigerator, as this allows the blue cheese flavor to fully permeate the mixture.