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I’m a total dip girl. Give me something creamy and bold, and I’m all in. This easy blue cheese dip is my go-to for wings, veggies, and basically anything I can scoop it with. Because that tiny restaurant cup? Never enough.
It’s just three ingredients, stirs together in five minutes, and tastes better than anything you’d get at a wing place. My kind of recipe.
Looking for more dips? Try my whipped ricotta dip, green goddess dip, and easy garlic dip.
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Pin ItMy Go-To 3-Ingredient Blue Cheese Dip
- Just 3 ingredients. No fuss, no fancy steps. Stir and serve. Creamy with a kick. Rich, tangy, and full of that unmistakable blue cheese flavor.
- Perfect for entertaining. Serve it with buffalo wings, veggie sticks, crispy fries, or a burger bar.
- Make-ahead friendly. Stirs together in 5 minutes and tastes even better the next day.
Blue Cheese Dip Ingredients
Mayonnaise: The base of the dip, providing a smooth and creamy texture with a slight tang that enhances the overall flavor.
Blue Cheese: The star ingredient, adding a bold, tangy, and slightly salty taste with delicious crumbles throughout the dip.
Cream Cheese: Gives the dip a thick, luscious consistency while balancing the sharpness of the blue cheese with a touch of mild richness.
How to Make Blue Cheese Dip
- Taste and adjust. Want it tangier? Add a splash of lemon juice. Want it thinner? A spoonful of buttermilk. Serve right away or chill until ready.
- Soften the cream cheese. Leave it out for 30 minutes or microwave for 15 to 20 seconds. It needs to be soft enough to blend smoothly.
- Crumble the blue cheese into a mixing bowl, breaking it into small pieces with a fork.
- Add the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix everything together with a fork, pressing down on the blue cheese as you stir to break it up further.
Recipe Tips
Use real cream cheese. Block-style, full-fat. Whipped or low-fat cream cheese makes it watery. Don’t over-mix.
You want visible blue cheese crumbles throughout.
Let it sit. The flavor gets better after 30 minutes in the fridge. Even better the next day.
Adjust to taste. More blue cheese for bold, more cream cheese for mild, a splash of lemon juice or hot sauce to brighten it up.
How to Store
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Stir before serving: It may thicken slightly. Give it a quick stir to bring it back.
- Keep it cold: For parties, set the bowl over ice if it’s out for more than an hour.
FAQs
Yes, it’s actually better made a day ahead. The flavors meld and it gets even tangier. Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Any good blue cheese works. I love Point Reyes, Maytag, or Roquefort for bold flavor. Gorgonzola is milder and creamier if you want something less sharp.
Yes, swap one-for-one. It’ll be tangier and slightly looser in texture. Some people use half mayo, half sour cream as a middle ground.
Whisk in buttermilk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. This turns the dip into a perfect blue cheese dressing for salads or wings.
Almost. The dip is thicker (made to be scooped), the dressing is thinner (made to be drizzled). You can turn one into the other by adding buttermilk to loosen it.
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Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a bowl, crumble the blue cheese into small pieces.
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
- Add the cream cheese and mayonnaise in the bowl with the blue cheese and mix together with a fork until fully combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
- Use High-Quality Blue Cheese: A good-quality, crumbly blue cheese (like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton) will give the dip a bold, tangy flavor.
- Let It Chill: For the best taste, refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Adjust the Texture: If you prefer a chunkier dip, leave some blue cheese crumbles intact. For a smoother consistency, blend or mash the cheese into the mixture.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
