This creamy blue cheese dip is perfect alongside boneless buffalo wings, traditional, oven baked chicken wings, or raw, crunchy veggies (celery, carrots, and bell peppers are all great accompaniments). Party guests won’t be able to resist this tangy, delicious, dip!

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This blue cheese dip is better than any store-bought version that you’ll find. The combination of sour cream and mayonnaise makes for the creamiest base, while the blue cheese and buttermilk give the dip that classic tang that blue cheese lovers know and love.

Serve your dip alongside buffalo chicken bites, any traditional chicken wing variation (these dry rub chicken wings are incredible, and you can’t go wrong with a classic buffalo wing), or crunchy veggies – it’ll be delicious no matter what!

Know that if you want a velvety smooth blue cheese dip, you can absolutely blend the ingredients together (vs. whisk). That’ll break the blue cheese crumbles up so that the entire dip is a nice, smooth consistency.

If you’re looking for more game day appetizer recipes, we’ve got you. This buffalo chicken dip is protein packed and really delicious, you can’t go wrong with classic guacamole and tortilla chips, and these pepperoni pizza meatballs are stuffed with cheese and served alongside warmed marinara.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s creamy and delicious – this blue cheese dip is truly the creamiest, most decadent version you’ll find anywhere.
  • It’s easy – whether you decide to whisk the ingredients together or blend them, this recipe takes about 3 minutes to pull together.

Recipe Ingredients

Five simple ingredients are all you need to make the most decadent blue cheese dip! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

Ingredients for blue cheese dip sit in a variety of bowls on a light yellow countertop.
  • Buttermilk – buttermilk adds the most delicious tang and depth to this dip, but if you don’t have any and don’t want to buy a jug of it, feel free to use milk instead.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations and Modifications

  • Use feta – if you’re looking for a decadent dip for crunchy veggies and wings, but blue cheese isn’t your thing, swap feta crumbles in for the blue cheese.
  • Use gorgonzola – gorgonzola, a type of blue cheese, is typically softer and more mild than other blue cheese variations, so if you you like the idea of a blue cheese dip but don’t want to jump all the way in, gorgonzola is a great way to start.
  • Use milk – as mentioned above, buttermilk adds a richness and tanginess to this blue cheese dip, but because you only need 2 tablespoons, if you don’t already have some on hand and you do have milk, feel free to use that instead.
  • Up the protein – use Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese (blended to make it nice and smooth) in place of the sour cream to increase the amount of protein in this dip.
  • Use crème fresh – for a lighter, more delicate tasting dip, use crème fresh in place of the sour cream.

How to Make Blue Cheese Dip

This recipe is incredibly easy to make! Follow along below for a visual how-to.

All ingredients have been placed into a mixing bowl and mixed until fully combined.
Blue cheese dip has been placed into a white serving dish with yellow handles. It has been topped with blue cheese crumbled. It sits next to pieces of breaded chicken and celery sticks.

Step 1: Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, lemon juice, buttermilk, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine.

Step 2: Top with blue cheese crumbles, and serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tip

If you’d like a smoother blue cheese dip, put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend them until velvety smooth.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious blue cheese dip appetizer-style alongside boneless chicken wings, crispy buffalo wings, buffalo chicken meatballs, or an array of raw crunchy veggies (celery, bell pepper, and carrots would all be delicious).

How to Store

Store any leftover blue cheese dip in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, give it a good stir if it seems at all separated and get to dipping!

Blue cheese dip has been placed into a white serving dish with yellow handles. It has been topped with blue cheese crumbled. It sits next to pieces of breaded chicken and celery sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ranch or blue cheese better for buffalo wings?

That’s a personal preference, my friend! If you love the taste of blue cheese, then you really can’t go wrong with the classic creamy blue cheese dip + hot wing combo, but if blue cheese isn’t your thing (it certainly isn’t for everybody!), ranch may be your buffalo wing dipping sauce of choice.

What is the difference between Bleu cheese and blue cheese?

I actually wondered the same thing when I starting writing this article! The answer is simple: “bleu” is the French spelling of “blue,” meaning the two are, essentially, interchangeable.

Does blue cheese go bad?

While it may seem like an easy assumption that because blue cheese is made with mold (a totally harmless, potentially even beneficial mold), it can’t go bad, but that’s actually not true. Blue cheese needs to be stored properly (just like any other cheese), wrapped tightly in the refrigerator. Stored this way, it’ll last for around a month.

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Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

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Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
This creamy blue cheese dip is perfect alongside boneless buffalo wings, traditional, oven baked chicken wings, or raw, crunchy veggies (celery, carrots, and bell peppers are all great accompaniments). Party guests won't be able to resist this tangy, delicious, dip!

Ingredients  

  • cup sour cream
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the juice of ½ a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, lemon juice, buttermilk, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine. If you'd like a smoother blue cheese, put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Top with blue cheese crumbles, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Variations and Modifications:
  • Use feta – if you’re looking for a decadent dip for crunchy veggies and wings, but blue cheese isn’t your thing, swap feta crumbles in for the blue cheese.
  • Use gorgonzola – gorgonzola, a type of blue cheese, is typically softer and more mild than other blue cheese variations, so if you you like the idea of a blue cheese dip but don’t want to jump all the way in, gorgonzola is a great way to start.
  • Use milk – as mentioned above, buttermilk adds a richness and tanginess to this blue cheese dip, but because you only need 2 tablespoons, if you don’t already have some on hand and you do have milk, feel free to use that instead.
  • Up the protein – use Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese (blended to make it nice and smooth) in place of the sour cream to increase the amount of protein in this dip.
  • Use crème fresh – for a lighter, more delicate tasting dip, use crème fresh in place of the sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 159
Keyword: blue cheese dip, creamy blue cheese dip

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