Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

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Thick and creamy blue cheese dressing adds a deliciously tangy taste to salads and snacks. Loaded with chunky crumbles of cheese blended into sour cream, mayo, and just a few simple spices, this classic recipe is sure to be your go-to for the best homemade blue cheese dressing.

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Blue cheese dressing is my favorite for salads, and it has been since I was a kid. I almost always choose it for a salad in a restaurant – and it’s a huge disappointment if it turns out to be ranch dressing with some blue cheese added. Good chunky blue cheese dressing is thick and creamy with a little tang and lots of blue cheese.

This recipe comes from The Chart House Restaurant, and I’ve enjoyed it for many years. I realized recently that I had never really read it through all the way; I always just mixed the ingredients together and chilled the dressing. Sometimes it was way too thick, but I just thinned it a bit and served anyway. One day when I finally paid attention to the instructions, I realized it was supposed to be made with a mixer. I was a bit skeptical, thinking that the chunks of blue cheese would be completely blended in. To my surprise, the blue cheese stayed chunky, and the consistency of the dressing was really smooth and creamy. It’s amazing what happens when you follow instructions!

Recipe Ingredients

Sour Cream. Full fat or low fat, if you like. This is what gives the dressing that extra delicious tangy taste.

Spices. A combination of dry mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Onion. Grated so you get all of the bite-y flavor without any chunks of onion. The only chunks we want here are the blue cheese!

Worcestershire Sauce. A savory condiment that balances the tanginess and richness of the dressing.

Mayonnaise. Classic ingredient to make the creamiest dressing with blue cheese chunks.

Blue Cheese. Choose your preference of larger crumbled chunks or smaller crumbles.

How to Make Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl and mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
Add mayonnaise and blend 2 minutes on low, then mix for another 2 minutes on medium speed.

Adding ingredients to make homemade blue cheese to a metal mixing bowl.

Add blue cheese and blend on low for 3 minutes.

Refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 12 hours before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do with blue cheese dressing?

This thick, chunky, creamy and delicious dressing is perfect to drizzle onto crisp green salads. Try it on our Steakhouse Wedge Salad or Best Tossed Salad.

This dressing also makes a great dip! Serve it in a dipping bowl with crunchy veggies like carrots, sliced bell peppers and cucumbers, tomato wedges, or any fresh produce you like.

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery?

Be sure to measure the ingredients carefully to get the right consistency. It also helps if you stir the sour cream by itself first before adding to the bowl to avoid any watery-ness from the container.

Chilling the dressing in the fridge for 12+ hours helps it to firm up nicely, so do not skip this step.

Does chunky blue cheese dressing go bad?

Yes, it will go sour if left in the refrigerator too long.

How long can you keep homemade blue cheese dressing?

Keep chunky blue cheese dressing in a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week (7 days).

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