Description
Joanna Gaines’ Blue Cheese Dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, fresh lemon juice, and parsley. Perfect for salads or as a delicious dip, this recipe is simple to prepare and can be thinned with milk or buttermilk to your desired consistency.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 oz blue cheese crumbles
Flavorings
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced parsley
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Liquids
- Milk or buttermilk (1-2 tbsp, to thin)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, minced parsley, and fresh lemon juice.
- Blend Flavors: Stir well using a spoon, mashing some of the blue cheese crumbles to release more flavor and create a creamier texture.
- Thin the Dressing: If using as a salad dressing, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of milk or buttermilk until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
- Season: Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- For a thicker dip consistency, omit milk or buttermilk.
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese according to your personal taste preference.
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for a tangier flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Stir well before each use as separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blue cheese dressing, Joanna Gaines recipe, creamy dressing, salad dressing, blue cheese dip, homemade dressing
