Blue Cheese Dip

There really isn’t another dip like blue cheese dip. Not only can you dip vegetables (and even fruits!) in it, but it’s also a totally delicious pairing for Buffalo wings. Blue cheese dip, like many dressings, is usually made from a combination of sour cream, mayonnaise, and lots of crumbled blue cheese. From there, different spices and seasonings like garlic powder, pepper, and lemon can add flavor dimension to the dip. Know that the bluer the vein in the blue cheese, the bluer the tint the dip will take on (not that it stops me from buying the richest-colored-veined block). For me, a pinch of sugar is essential to mellow out the blue cheese just a touch.

Embrace the savory and sweet side of blue cheese dip by adding dippers that accentuate it. Things that are salty, sweet, pickled, and/or crunchy pair beautifully with blue cheese dip. Crisp vegetables like carrots, cucumber, and celery are a great place to start, but don’t deny yourself a classic pairing of blue cheese with fruit like apples, pears, and figs. Dried fruit such as dates or apricots would also be good.  

When it comes to meats, you can’t go wrong with dipping in Buffalo wings, but it’s also great spooned over steak, chicken, or fish. 

There is a subtle difference between blue cheese dressing and dip, which mostly comes down to texture. A dip should be thick enough to hold onto whatever you are dipping it into. You want a dressing to coat a salad and would need to add in more liquid. If you’re after an awesome blue cheese salad dressing, thin this dip out with just a touch of buttermilk, then drizzle it over salad.