This easy blue cheese dip recipe is fantastic for veggies, chips or buffalo wings, has only 5 ingredients and is mixed up in under 5 minutes!
This delicious dip is made up simple ingredients and can be adapted to your tastes!
Step-by-step photos and instructions are below, but you can jump right to the recipe card if you wish!
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I love a good homemade dip at parties and, um, Tuesdays. Store bought dips are just fine, but this a cheesy, creamy blue cheese dip is my favorite thing to pull out of the fridge.
This is the perfect appetizer to mix up as guests arrive since it is only a 5 minute kind of job. Obviously, you can make it ahead and have it hang out in the refrigerator until you’re ready. Refrigerating it will make it a thicker consistency, too.
The rich flavor of the blue cheese pairs super well with fresh vegetables, like celery sticks, carrot sticks or baby carrots, bell pepper, and tomatoes. It also goes amazingly well with buffalo chicken tenders (or buffalo chicken wings), tortilla chips or potato chips of any kind.
Love dip? Try this Buffalo Chicken Dip, or Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip, or my Greek Tzatziki Dip. If you’re craving a hot cheese dip, my queso dip is always a crowd-pleaser.
Adapt this
We use sour cream and mayonnaise, but it can be modified by switching out the sour cream for Greek yogurt, use a light mayo vs regular, add a little green onion! Basically, make it your own.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- 5 minute prep time. Enough said?
- Easy to find and adapt ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of blue cheese to use for dip?
I use gorgonzola, stilton, or a Danish blue cheese that I adore. There are so many types of blue cheese to choose from, but the better the quality of the cheese, the better your dip will be.
Blue cheese crumbles from the cheese section of your local grocery store are great too.
Can this dip be used as a blue cheese dressing?
Yes! Add a little extra lemon juice and a splash of milk to thin it out so it is pourable over a salad.
What to serve with Blue Cheese Dip
Any kind of fresh veggies, chips or chicken wings.
I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Kylee’s Notes
Flavors will improve as the dip sits.
Refrigerate after mixing or serve.
You can adjust the intensity by increasing or decreasing the blue cheese quantity.
What to do with leftovers
Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Substitutions/Additions
Change out the mayonnaise for low fat mayo, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream to make this slightly healthier/lighter.
Add a dash of hot sauce to give it a tiny kick.
Add 1 or 2 minced fresh garlic cloves or some garlic powder to the dip.
Key Recipe Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Mayonnaise. Use a good quality mayonnaise for best results. You can use light mayo, olive oil based or anything you love the taste of.
- Sour Cream. Regular or low fat works just great, as does Greek yogurt.
- Blue Cheese. Any kind of blue cheese you like. The better the quality, the better the flavor of the dip. Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola are all good, if you have a block of blue cheese, gently break it into crumbles. Blue cheese crumbles are fine too.
- Fresh Chives. This goes in the dip and serves as a pretty garnish too. You can use sliced green onions too, but cut them super finely. Fresh parsley can also be used as a garnish.
- Lemon Juice. Fresh lemon juice is the best option for this. If you don’t’ have lemon, use some white wine vinegar instead.
- Pepper. I use coarse ground black pepper. I don’t add salt, as the cheese is plenty salty enough! If you taste it and still needs salt, a pinch of kosher salt will do the trick.
Recommended Equipment/Tools
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- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Serving Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
How to make this recipe
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This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Get prepped
Chop the chives, crumble your blue cheese, juice your lemon.
Make the dip
Combine all ingredients until fully incorporated.
Serve or refrigerate
Scoop dip into a serving bowl and serve with your favorite veggies, chips or chicken.
Alternatively, refrigerate until needed.
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- Baked Coconut Shrimp. These easy baked coconut shrimp are the perfect appetizer or light dinner. Crispy, crunchy and with a dipping sauce, this one is a winner!
- Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Make this easy Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball for your next party or gathering, and watch it disappear fast! This is a great make ahead appetizer!
- Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball. Easy and fast to mix up, and place in the fridge for later. A great make ahead appetizer, this Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball is sure to please the majority of guests!
- Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers. These little beauties are the best appetizer in town! A yummy mix of spicy sausage, cream cheese, onion and garlic mean these disappear fast! Make a double batch for a crowd.
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Blue Cheese Dip (or dressing)
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons chives (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, gently combine all the ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Serve with wings, veggies or crackers.
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Notes
Refrigerate after mixing or serve.
You can adjust the intensity by increasing or decreasing the blue cheese quantity.
Nutrition Facts
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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