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Blue Cheese Dressing, and where to source it

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Mash half the blue cheese into the base and leave the other half in chunks. Mashing dissolves its sharp flavor all the way through the dressing while the reserved crumbs give you the texture that defines it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Makes1.5 cups
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy · eggs
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 cups
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Blue cheese
Crumbled by hand from a block; a real, pungent blue is worth it.
4 ozrecommended
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Mayonnaise
The rich base that holds it thick on hot wings. A real egg mayo.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Sour cream
For body and a cooling tang. A cultured sour cream is best.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Buttermilk
A splash to thin it to a coating dressing. Cultured buttermilk.
1/4 cuprecommended
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Lemon and garlic
Lemon to brighten and a little garlic powder for savor. Fresh lemon.
to tasteto taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Whisk the baseWhisk the mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon, and garlic smooth.
  2. Mash halfAdd half the blue cheese and mash it into the base with a fork.
  3. Fold the restStir in the remaining crumbles to keep the chunks.
  4. ChillChill an hour to let the flavor unify.
The Toolkit

Mixing bowl · Whisk · Fork

Straight Answers
Can you freeze Blue Cheese Dressing? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Blue Cheese Dressing ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Blue Cheese Dressing gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Blue Cheese Dressing vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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