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 that extra special blue cheese dressing you had on a wedge salad at a nice steakhouse.
If you're a fan of blue cheese and have been looking for the ultimate blue cheese dressing recipe, then you're in the right place!
As a huge fan of anything blue cheese, I am always disappointed with bottled or store-bought blue cheese dressing. Luckily, I've worked in a few restaurants that made blue cheese dressing from scratch, and I've got some great restaurant tips and tricks for you to make the ultimate steakhouse blue cheese dressing at home!
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- ⭐ What goes well with blue cheese dressing?
- 👩🏻🍳Tips and tricks for the Ultimate steakhouse blue cheese dressing
- 🧂Ingredients you'll need:
- 🔪 How to make steakhouse blue cheese dressing:
- 💭 How long does blue cheese dressing last?
- 🥗 More salad dressing recipes you may enjoy:
- More recipes with blue cheese
- Recipe
⭐ What goes well with blue cheese dressing?
Steakhouse blue cheese dressing is the perfect dipping sauce for chicken wings, chicken tenders, potato skins, mushroom fries, parmesan bread bites, and vegetable platters. This is a fantastic dressing for wedge, spinach, and Cobb salads.
This homemade blue cheese dressing is:
- Peppery
- Tangy
- Creamy
- Garlicky
- Full of blue cheese flavor
👩🏻🍳Tips and tricks for the Ultimate steakhouse blue cheese dressing
*Hide the mayo flavor
Use 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 mayo with a strong flavor, it will come through in the final product. I like Best Foods for its mild flavor.
*Showcase the tang and garlic
Mix the chopped garlic with the distilled vinegar and marinate for 5–10 minutes (the longer the better). When you add this mixture to the base (mayo and sour cream), the garlic flavor evenly distributes throughout. The result is a more flavorful and tangy dressing.
*Smash half of the blue cheese into the base
When you add the blue cheese to the base and liquid mixture, use a fork to break down half of the blue cheese chunks. This will help to thicken the dressing and spread the blue cheese flavor throughout.
*Adjust seasoning as needed
The great thing about making your dressings from scratch is that 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 (or beer) to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
*Use a good-quality blue cheese
Check out the cheese counter at your grocery store for some nice options.
🧂Ingredients you'll need:
- Mayonnaise: Use a good-quality mayonnaise, like Best Foods or Hellmans. This is the base of the dressing.
- Sour Cream Adds a little bit of acid to the dressing to balance the mayonnaise flavor in the base.
- Distilled White Vinegar: *RESTAURANT KEY INGREDIENT* This will add a good amount of tang, help cover the mayonnaise flavor, and bring out the oils in the fresh garlic. Using distilled white vinegar will make this dressing taste like it came straight from a steakhouse. You can use white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar instead of distilled white vinegar, but it will add more sweetness to the dressing and may not cover the mayonnaise flavor completely.
- 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. See the recipe below for instructions.
- Milk or Beer: We would add beer to this dressing instead of milk at my pizza restaurant. It's delicious. If you're into beer and enjoy the flavor, do it! I like to use IPA, it adds a TON of flavor to the backbone of the dressing.
- Salt and Pepper
- Good-quality blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese, or stilton cheese: The better the blue cheese, the better the dressing will taste.
🔪 How to make steakhouse blue cheese dressing:
Add all ingredients except blue cheese to a medium bowl.
Whisk well to combine.
Add the blue cheese.
Smash half the blue cheese into the base; leave the rest of the blue cheese chunky. Then, stir well to combine.
💭 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:
More recipes with blue cheese
Recipe
The Ultimate Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
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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
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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.
Notes
Hide the Mayo Flavor
Use 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 mayo with a strong flavor, it will come through in the final product. I like Best Foods for its mild flavor.Showcase the Tang and Garlic Flavors
Mix the chopped garlic with the distilled vinegar and marinate for 5–10 minutes (the longer the better). When you add this mixture to the base (mayo and sour cream), the garlic flavor evenly distributes throughout. The result is a more flavorful and tangy dressing.Smash Half of the Blue Cheese into the Base
When you add the blue cheese to the base and liquid mixture, use a fork to break down half of the blue cheese chunks. This will help to thicken the dressing and spread the blue cheese flavor throughout.Adjust Seasonings as Needed
The great thing about making your dressings from scratch is that 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 (or beer) to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.Use a Good-Quality Blue Cheese
Check out the cheese counter at your grocery store for some nice options.Nutrition
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Nichole
I don't normally leave ratings but this recipe is worth my time. I have made QUARTS of this dressing since I found the recipe a few weeks ago. Delicious!
Suzie J.
Aww, thank you so much for taking the time to share that, Nichole! I’m so happy you’re loving the dressing, it’s one of my favorites too! xo, Suzie
S. Harrell
I have been making my own blue cheese dressing for years. This was excellent!! It will be my new go-to recipe. I followed it exactly except I used just 1/2 tsp. black pepper and added a splash of Worcestershire. Delicious!! Thanks😊
Suzie J.
Wow! That's quite a compliment - thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe, and thank you for sharing your experience. Xo, Suzie
Jay
Made this recipe, turned out delicious! Only thing I did differently is made homade mayonnaise with a good avocado oil. Thanks for the foundational ingredients and guidance!
Suzie J.
Yum! Thanks for sharing your experience, Jay!
Joanne
The dressing was great with grilled wings. I can't wait to eat it on my home grown greens. Thank you.
Suzie J.
Thank you, Joanne!
Ilene Holm
I’m in love with this recipe. No more store bought for me.
Suzie J.
It's so hard to go back to store-bought after making amazing homemade dressing. I'm happy you love it and thank you for your review, Ilene!
JoEllen Schroeder
I make this dressing once a week. My husband and I both love it. And it’s low in carbs.
Suzie J.
This makes me so happy to hear, JoEllen! I love that it's a staple for you and your husband. It's one of my favorites, too. Thank you for your lovely comment! X Suzie