There is nothing like a creamy, homemade blue cheese dressing, and this recipe delivers a classic flavor with a velvety texture that’s great for dipping. With only seven ingredients and a total time of ten minutes, it's a quick and satisfying recipe that's also low-carb and keto-friendly. You will love how easy it is to make this versatile dressing for salads, wings, and more. This is just as easy to make as my ranch dressing recipe.
Why You'll Love This Steakhouse Style Dressing
- Thick & Chunky: It’s not watery like the bottled stuff. It stays thick and clings perfectly to a wedge salad or chicken wing.
- Keto & Low Carb: Because it uses high-fat ingredients (mayo, heavy cream, cheese) and no sugar, it is naturally 100% Keto-friendly.
- Better Than Store-Bought: Fresh blue cheese has a complex, sharp flavor that preservatives kill. Once you make this, you'll never buy a bottle again.
What You Will Need:
- 4 ounces of crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ¼ cup of buttermilk
- ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
Blue Cheese Options
There are many types of blue cheese to choose from. Strong, crumbled, rind, no rind, the list goes on. I stuck with a crumbled blue cheese off of the shelf the first time I made this salad dressing. I did experiment with a combination of soft Amish blue cheese and a strong blue cheese with a rind. It did change the taste up a bit! If the amount of blue cheese is too much for the recipe then feel free to cut back on the amount of blue cheese you use. Make it your own!
Blue Cheese Tip:
For the best flavor, mash about half of the blue cheese crumbles into the mayonnaise/buttermilk mixture with a fork before adding the rest. This infuses the tangy blue cheese flavor into every bite.
Combining the Ingredients
How do you make blue cheese dressing? There really is not much to it. Take all of the ingredients and combine them in a bowl! It is that easy. If you need the dressing in a rush and do not have time to chill it, don't worry. The ingredients will get to know each other in time. Chilling in the fridge will give them more time to mingle, the dressing will thicken a touch, and the blue cheese will gain some momentum in the flavor realm. This is a thick dressing so if you like your dressing on the thinner side then do not hesitate to add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.
I have found it best to let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to thicken, but that is optional especially if you are in a crunch for time.
The blue cheese dressing goes great as a topping for my 2 ingredient turkey burger, or my Buffalo chicken meatballs.
Please visit my sides and salads page for more ideas!
FAQ's:
The best cheese to use is the one you like. It is suggested that you stick with a less pungent blue cheese if you are new to making this dressing.
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade blue cheese dressing will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Absolutely. To achieve a thinner consistency, simply whisk in an additional tablespoon or two of milk until you reach your desired thickness.
Yes, you can substitute light mayonnaise for regular mayonnaise, but it may change the overall texture and richness of the dressing.
This versatile dressing is also a delicious dip for chicken wings, a spread for sandwiches, a topping for burgers, or a dip for vegetables like carrots and celery.
Recipe
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing (Thick & Chunky Recipe)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of crushed black pepper
- ¼ cup of buttermilk
- ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
Method
- For the best flavor, mash about half of the blue cheese crumbles into the mayonnaise/buttermilk mixture with a fork before adding the rest. This infuses the tangy blue cheese flavor into every bite.
- Add all ingredients to an appropriately sized bowl and mix until well combined.
- Chill in your refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving (optional)
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Notes
Private Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Key Takeaways
- This homemade blue cheese dressing is creamy, quick to make, and keto-friendly.
- The recipe requires seven ingredients, including blue cheese, buttermilk, and mayonnaise.
- You can customize the type of blue cheese used to enhance the flavor to your liking.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl; chilling the dressing for 30 minutes enhances its flavor and thickness.
- Homemade blue cheese dressing lasts up to two weeks in the fridge and serves as a versatile dip or spread.
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