Blue Cheese Dip
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This recipe is based on the dip at Keen’s Steakhouse in Manhattan where a thick, sour cream based blue cheese dip is served as an appetizer on the house alongside sliced celery, carrots and a pickle with the bread service. Their recipe tasted almost like the perfect cross between blue cheese dressing and a creamy buttermilk ranch, and I knew I had to recreate it. While this recipe is thicker so it can be served as a dip, you can also thin it with a bit more buttermilk to serve as a salad dressing. I’ve provided instructions for thinning the dressing below.
Blue Cheese Dip
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Key Ingredients for This Recipe
- Blue cheese – Blue veined cheese has a characteristic sharp, salty flavor. Pick a creamy blue cheese you can crumble yourself rather than one that is pre-crumbled. Some varities that crumble well include Maytag, Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Danish blue.
- Sour cream – The base of this recipe is sour cream. It adds a tangy flavor while keeping the texture thicker. I recommend using a full-fat sour cream for the best texture.
- Mayonnaise – The emulsified sauce has flavors that lend itself well to rounding out dips like this one.
- Buttermilk – The typical American buttermilk is low-fat. It also has a rich, tangy flavor and a texture more similar to sour cream or yogurt than cream or milk. Add additional buttermilk to thin the dip into a dressing.
- Garlic – Grating the garlic on a microplane allows it to combine more seamlessly into the sauce.
- Green onions – Finely chopped green onions add a subtle oniony flavor to the blue cheese.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dip
Step 1: Mix ingredients.
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, green onions, garlic and pepper.
Step 2: Add blue cheese.
Season with salt then add the crumbled blue cheese and stir to combine.
Step 3: Serve or store blue cheese dip.
Serve or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Tips and Tricks for This Recipe
What to serve with blue cheese dressing
While you can serve as a simple crudité platter with cut veggies or with chips, try these other pairings:
How to Make Buttermilk at Home
If you only have milk but not buttermilk, you can make your own at home by adding an acid like vinegar or lemon juice to whole milk. For every 1 cup (240g) of whole milk, stir in 1 tablespoon (15g) of lemon juice or vinegar. Stir together and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
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Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, as needed
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions:
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, green onions, garlic and pepper.
- Season with salt then add the crumbled blue cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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