Blue Cheese Dip
This creamy Blue Cheese Dip is perfect alongside buffalo chicken wings, or cut vegetables like celery, carrots, or bell pepper.
It’s a rule for some people that you simply cannot have chicken wings without blue cheese dip. This I learned while living in upstate NY for four years.
Buffalo chicken wing consumption in this house is something of a ceremony, since my husband grew up in upstate NY where buffalo wings were invented, and had a father who made buffalo wings not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES A WEEK. For his entire childhood.
(not kidding).
Needless to say, Pete knows a thing or two about chicken wings and has taught me quite a bit.
In complete contrast to Pete, I don’t think I had ever seen a chicken wing until I was in my 20s, let alone eaten one.
As I mention in my crispy Baked Chicken Wings post, I got on board the buffalo wing train in college while watching the Superbowl, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Back in college when we ordered wings for the Superbowl, I thought it was very curious that they always delivered them with a little packet of cut celery sticks and a container of “creamy blue cheese” as my husband calls it.
Little did I know that the blue cheese dip is an essential part of the experience for many, and I now have to say that I agree.
The hot tangy buffalo wings pair so well with creamy blue cheese, and even though the almighty Flavor Bible doesn’t have an entry for Frank’s hot sauce, I’m pretty sure if they did that they’d say blue cheese is a holy grail combination.
Making the blue cheese dip is very simple, and is a 5-minute task that only involves mixing together a few ingredients.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dip:
Combine blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper:
If you have 10 minutes to spare, I recommend using homemade mayonnaise for the best flavor.
We always try to mix the ingredients together a few hours ahead of serving, so everything can meld:
Now it’s ready to serve alongside buffalo wing sauce coated chicken wings, cut veggies, chips, or whatever your heart desires.
This is our go-to dip, and Pete and I think it has a nice amount of tanginess and saltiness, and it’s speckled with lots of blue cheese.
However, you can certainly tweak the amounts as you desire.
Buffalo Chicken Dip (or Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip), Baked Brie, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, and Potato Croquettes are some of our other favorite game day recipes. Enjoy!
Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles (about 4.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp buttermilk (you can get away with milk)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, preferably a couple hours before you want to serve the dip.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
Post updated in September 2018. Originally published January 2017. This post contains an affiliate link.
49 Comments on “Blue Cheese Dip”
Just made this, can’t stop licking the spatula which is my usual test for how delicious something is!
Thanks for the recipe! Made the mayonnaise as well and it reminds me a lot of Trader Joe’s which I *love*.
Will definitely be back for more recipes! 🖤
First time ever making blue cheese dip, and this was delicious. I made it to accompany hot bbq wings, and still have loads left over to snack on this week with vegetables. Tastes better after its had time to sit and chill. Great recipe, and so easy! Thank you
This is delicious! I didn’t add buttermilk and added a tbsp of white wine vinegar instead, and a tsp of garlic powder and tsp of onion powder. By far my favorite bleu cheese ever!! ❤️
Just tried the dip and it is just like I remembered. Very tasty and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
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My best friends grandma used to make this and it was always a huge hit. She made it without the buttermilk and with tabasco sauce. Super yummy!
I made this quickly one night to go with a chicken dish I knew my husband wouldn’t care for. I figured he could at least dip it in something. He said it was the best dip he’s ever had! I’m making it again tonight only a few days later!
I’m super picky about bleu cheese dips and dressings. I’ve tried every single brand offered in every market I shop at, and I’ve hated them all. They each tasted … gross and fake.
THIS RECIPE ROCKS. It tastes fresh, and the consistency is easily adjusted by the amount of buttermilk or milk used. I will NEVER buy pre-made again. Thank YOU!
Loved this! hubby thought dressing in a jar would suffice, so I dictated a taste test. He’s done with jarred stuff and is planning a fab wedge salad with the leftover dip. Excellent!
Do you mix with mixer or bu hand?
By hand. No need to use any special equipment here. Enjoy!
Um, okay, this dip is amazing.
YAY glad to hear you liked it so much!
By far, the best blue cheese dip ever.
If you LOVE blue cheese as I do, this is the only one to use for buffalo wings.
So glad to hear this, Michael! Glad you enjoyed.
Absolutely outstanding!!
If you LOVE blue cheese as I do, this is the only blue cheese dip to use for buffalo wings.
This dip is by far the best blue cheese dip recipe out there.. some add way too many herbs and/or spices. Great recipe..with wings, assorted crackers, veggies whatever works for you. This dip will not disappoint.
Thanks so much Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed it.
I have made the wings and the blue cheese dip several times and it is amazing!!! Also made the dip into dressing with some extra milk to thin out some and my family loves it!!!! Thanks for great recipes !!!!
Hi Cori, that’s fantastic! Really glad to hear that.
Just made this for the Super Bowl. It’s excellent and superior to any of the store-bought versions I’ve tried. Thank you! I’ll try your parboiled wings down the line.
Hi Matt, I’m really glad to hear that you’re happy with how this turned out. And yes, the wings would be great to try! Enjoy, and have a good time watching the game!
The Blue Cheese Dip looks good. It should go well with fresh veggies. I’m going to make your Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip again. Along with nachos and maybe some sliders.
Hi Craig! Always nice to hear from you 🙂 Hope you enjoy the Crockpot dip, and the nachos and sliders sound great!
I love this blue cheese with everything especially with wings! Yum!