Description
Creamy Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing showcases Ina Garten’s signature elegance with tangy blue cheese and rich buttermilk. Her classic recipe delivers bold flavor that elevates salads and transforms simple greens into a gourmet experience you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ to ¾ cup (2 to 3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 2 to 8 tablespoons (1/8 to ½ cup) buttermilk
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon snipped chives
- freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- Gently crumble blue cheese into the mixture, using a fork to break some pieces while leaving larger chunks for added texture and robust flavor.
- Gradually pour buttermilk (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) into the dressing, stirring consistently until achieving desired consistency and creaminess.
- Finely chop fresh chives or parsley and sprinkle into the mixture, then season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- Taste the dressing and fine-tune the flavor profile by adding extra Worcestershire sauce or lemon juice to enhance tanginess and depth.
- Transfer the blue cheese dressing to an airtight glass container, ensuring a tight seal to preserve freshness.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a more complex flavor, with optimal taste emerging after 24 hours.
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, maintaining its creamy texture and vibrant taste when properly chilled.
Notes
- Craft your dressing ahead of time to let flavors meld and intensify, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Chill ingredients before mixing to maintain a crisp, cool texture that enhances the overall dining experience.
- Customize heat levels by gradually adding hot sauce, tasting as you go to match your personal spice tolerance.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to five days.
- Experiment with different blue cheese varieties like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or local artisan options to discover unique flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg