Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Introduction

This Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing is creamy, tangy, and bursting with bold flavor. It’s perfect for drizzling over salads, serving as a dip, or topping your favorite steak for an extra indulgent touch.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Duke’s)
• 1/2 cup crumbled high-quality blue cheese (roquefort, stilton, or gorgonzola)
• 1/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or prepared horseradish

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add the crumbled blue cheese, white wine vinegar, chives, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If using, stir in the Worcestershire sauce or horseradish.
4. Step 4: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Step 5: Before serving, give the dressing a good stir. If it’s too thick, thin it out with a little milk.

Tips & Variations

• For a tangier dressing, substitute whole milk with buttermilk.
• Use high-quality blue cheese for the best flavor and texture.
• Adding horseradish gives a nice spicy kick that’s great for meat lovers.
• Chop the blue cheese a bit coarser if you prefer chunky dressing.

Storage

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use. If the dressing thickens too much after refrigeration, thin it with a splash of milk or buttermilk.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dressing ahead of time?

Yes, it’s best to make it at least a couple of hours ahead or overnight. This allows the flavors to fully develop and meld together.

What can I use this dressing for besides salad?

It’s excellent as a dip for vegetables and wings, a sauce for burgers and steaks, or even drizzled over roasted potatoes for extra richness.

Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

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This Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing is a rich and creamy dressing that combines the bold flavors of blue cheese with tangy sour cream and mayonnaise. Perfect for salads, steak toppings, or as a dip, this dressing is easy to prepare and benefits from a few hours of refrigeration to meld the flavors perfectly.

• Author: Tim
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: About 1 3/4 cups 1x
• Category: Dressing
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Duke’s)
• 1/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)

Flavorings

• 1/2 cup crumbled high-quality blue cheese (Roquefort, Stilton, or Gorgonzola)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or prepared horseradish

Instructions

1. Combine Creamy Bases: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
2. Add Flavor Ingredients: Gently stir in the crumbled blue cheese, white wine vinegar, finely chopped chives, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, ensuring an even distribution of flavors without breaking down the blue cheese too much.
3. Season to Taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. If desired, mix in Worcestershire sauce or horseradish to add an extra depth of flavor.
4. Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
5. Adjust Consistency and Serve: Before serving, stir the dressing well. If it is too thick, thin it out by adding a small amount of milk until you reach the desired consistency.

Notes

• Use high-quality blue cheese varieties like Roquefort, Stilton, or Gorgonzola for the best flavor.
• Buttermilk can be used instead of whole milk for a tangier taste.
• Refrigeration is essential to developing the dressing’s full flavor profile.
• If the dressing thickens too much after refrigeration, gradually add milk to loosen it.
• Optional Worcestershire sauce or horseradish gives an extra savoriness that pairs wonderfully with steak.

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