Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing is a creamy and tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley. This rich and flavorful dressing is perfect for salads or as a dip, with an easy-to-make recipe that requires minimal prep time and no cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 100 servings (about 3/4 cup total) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 oz blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced parsley
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Milk or buttermilk, 1-2 tbsp (to thin)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, minced parsley, and fresh lemon juice to create the base of the dressing.
- Mash the Cheese: Stir well, using a spoon to mash some of the blue cheese crumbles to release more flavor and integrate them into the dressing mixture.
- Adjust Consistency: If using as a salad dressing, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or buttermilk until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency suitable for drizzling.
- Season: Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly, enhancing its taste.
Notes
- The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use buttermilk for a tangier flavor or regular milk for a milder taste when thinning the dressing.
- This dressing pairs exceptionally well with wedge salads, buffalo wings, or as a dip for vegetables.
- Adjust blue cheese amount to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with dairy-free versions and use a plant-based milk to thin.
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