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    Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

    February 4, 2020 by Suzie J. Leave a Comment

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    This Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe has been in my salad dressing arsenal for years. After many years of making this blue cheese dressing, I have finally perfected the homemade version. It's a quick and easy dressing to make that will remind you of the blue cheese dressing you had on a wedge salad at a nice steakhouse.

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    Contents hide
    1 What goes well with Blue Cheese Dressing?
    2 Tips + Tricks to make the best Blue Cheese Dressing
    3 Ingredients you'll need:
    4 How to make Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing:
    5 How long does Blue Cheese Dressing last?
    6 More Salad Dressing Recipes you may enjoy:

    What goes well with Blue Cheese Dressing?

    This dressing is the perfect dipping sauce for chicken wings, chicken tenders, potato skins, and vegetable platters. This is a fantastic dressing for wedge, spinach, and Cobb salads.

    Flavors in this dressing

    This homemade Blue Cheese Dressing is:

    Peppery

    Tangy

    Creamy

    Garlicky

    Full of blue cheese flavor

    Tips + Tricks to make the best Blue Cheese Dressing

    Flavor Tip # 1 - Hide the mayo flavor

    Use a good quality mayo and sour cream for this dressing. A lot of the subtle flavors come from the base of the dressing (mayo + sour cream). If you use an off brand of mayo with strong flavor, it will come through in the final product. I like Best Foods for it's mild flavor.

    Flavor Tip #2 - Showcase the tang and garlic factor

    Mix the chopped garlic with the distilled vinegar and marinate for 5 - 10 minutes (longer the better). When you add this mixture to the base (mayo + sour cream) the garlic flavor evenly distributes throughout. The result: a more flavorful and tangy dressing.

    Flavor Tip # 3 - Smash the Blue Cheese

    When you add the blue cheese to the base and liquid mixture, use a fork to break down the blue cheese chunks. This will help to thicken the dressing and spread the blue cheese flavor throughout.

    Flavor Tip # 4 - Adjust seasoning as needed

    The great thing about making your own dressings from scratch is you can adjust the recipe to your taste! Add more salt, pepper, garlic or blue cheese for more flavor. You can also add more milk to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.

    Ingredients you'll need:

    Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe Ingredients in bowls on a white marble background
    Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe Ingredients
    • Mayonnaise - Good quality like Best Foods
    • Sour Cream
    • Distilled White Vinegar - This will add tang to taste like a restaurant blue cheese dressing. Using white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar instead of distilled white vinegar will add more sweetness to this recipe. I don't recommend it but, you do you!
    • Fresh Garlic - Minced garlic adds flavor throughout the dressing. Be sure to bloom the garlic in the distilled vinegar before adding it to the dressing to create the best flavor.
    • Milk or Beer - We would add beer to this dressing instead of milk at my pizza parlor. It's delicious. If you're into beer and enjoy the flavor, do it! I like to use IPA.
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Good quality blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese or stilton cheese.

    How to make Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing:

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - Base Ingredients

    Add all ingredients except blue cheese to a medium bowl.

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    Blue Cheese Dressing Base Mixed Together

    Whisk well to combine.

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    Adding Blue Cheese To The Dressing

    Add the blue cheese.

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    Smashing Blue Cheese For More Flavor

    Smash half the blue cheese into the base, leave the rest of the blue cheese chunky. Mix well.

    How long does Blue Cheese Dressing last?

    This blue cheese dressing will last up to 7 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

    Freezing is not recommended.

    More Salad Dressing Recipes you may enjoy:

    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Honey Poppyseed

    Caesar Dressing without anchovies

    Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

    Delicious dressing and dip for blue cheese lovers!
    4.91 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dips, Salad Dressings
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: blue cheese dressing, Blue chesse, dips, Salad dressing
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Suzie J.
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise (I like Best Foods)
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¾ cup blue cheese or gorgonzola (crumbled)
    • 2 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • 3 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon milk

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl combine chopped fresh garlic and distilled white vinegar. Let sit for 5 -10 minutes.
    • In a medium bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Next, mix in chopped garlic & distilled vinegar mixture and milk. Using a whisk, mix well until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    • Add the blue cheese crumbles and smash into the mayo mixture using a fork or a whisk. Mash up about half of the blue cheese crumbles and leave the rest whole for a chunky blue cheese dressing.
    • Make sure the blue cheese is well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Please note - the flavors will continue to develop overnight.
    • Store in a covered container. Serve as a dressing with your favorite salads or as a tangy and cheesy dip. Will last 7 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2oz | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
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