How to Make Blue Cheese Dip

Blue cheese dip just might be the best of both worlds. It has the smooth deliciousness of a mayonnaise-based dip, but the addicting tanginess that only comes from blue cheese. For any party or social event, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and best of all… it’s easy! You can whip up this versatile dip in ten minutes or less, and it might get eaten just as fast.

EditIngredients

• 1/2 cup (4 oz) sour cream
• 2 tablespoons (26 g) mayonnaise
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• Hot pepper sauce
• Fresh pepper
• 2 tablespoons (3.2 g) parsley, chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 scallion, diced

EditSteps

EditMixing Up the Dip

1. Combine the sour cream and the mayonnaise. Scoop both ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Start stirring them into each other using a large spoon or a rubber spatula. It may be hard to tell when they’re fully blended, so just give it a good stir for about 20 seconds.^[1]
   
2. Add the crumbled blue cheese and lemon juice. As soon as the mayonnaise and sour cream are mixed up, you’re ready to add in the key ingredient. Pour the blue cheese crumbles into the mixing bowl and give it a good stir. Once everything seems blended, squeeze the lemon half over the mixing bowl. Stir the juices into the mixture.^[2]
   
3. Add the hot pepper sauce and pepper. You can use any hot pepper sauce you enjoy – many people have a favorite or a go-to brand. The amount you add totally depends on your personal spice preference. A few drops will give your dip a kick, and a pour will really bring the heat. To be safe, you can add a little bit and then give it a taste test and see if it needs more. Add pepper to the mixture as well.^[3]
4. Stir in the parsley and scallions. These ingredients are the perfect finishing touches to your dip. Aside from taste, these ingredients will give your dip a bit of color and the scallions will give it a bit of crunch. Together, they will make your dip look appetizing and simply gourmet. Make sure to mix everything thoroughly.^[4]
   

EditServing the Dip

1. Refrigerate your dip. You can serve the dip immediately after mixing it up, but refrigerating it will let the flavors meld together deliciously. Pop the covered mixing bowl into the refrigerator for an hour or two. Spoon it into a serving dish once you’re ready to eat it.^[5]
   
2. Serve the dip with veggies. For a healthy-ish appetizer or snack, serve this blue cheese with some crispy veggies. Place it next to a colorful plate of celery, carrot sticks, pepper slices, and so on. This is a great party food for vegetarian guests, and everyone can keep coming back to this snack guilt-free.^[6]
   
3. Use the dip with chicken wings. Blue cheese dipping sauces are ideal with crispy, spicy chicken wings. The warmth of the chicken wings paired with the cool creaminess of this blue cheese dip is a match made in heaven. Serve this dip with a plate of chicken wings and you will be glad you did.^[7]
   

EditThings You’ll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Large spoon or rubber spatula
• Serving dish (optional)

EditSources

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