Whether you’re putting this on top of a crisp wedge salad or as a dipping sauce for your favorite hot wing, our homemade Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe is simple, delicious, and quick to whip up!
Homemade Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
We love to whip up homemade salad dressings here. Whether it is a creamy homemade Caesar, a bold Greek Vinaigrette, or the random mixtures of oil, vinegar, and spices that we tend to gravitate towards, I love them all.
I was a late convert to bleu cheese dressing. It was firmly on my “do not like” for no given reason until well into my 30’s.
Then, I tried it on some hot wings and my whole world changed. (Another thing I thought I didn’t like during my picky days. WHO doesn’t like buffalo sauce?? Not me anymore, since I branched out!)
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Shopping list
You’ll probably have most of these ingredients in your fridge already. For specific amounts, make sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- mayo
- sour cream
- buttermilk
- lemon juice
- bleu cheese
- salt & black pepper
- bacon
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How to make blue cheese dressing
Want to know what you’re getting yourself into? Here’s a quick run-down of the process. When you are actually making this, make sure to use the recipe card’s full instructions. They’re at the bottom of the post.
1
Mix it!
Mix the mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together.
2
Crumble it!
The bacon and blue cheese, that is.
3
Chill it!
It should go in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
How to store homemade dressing
This should be stored covered in the fridge. We love using mason jars for homemade dressing. It makes it convenient to spoon out as needed.
FAQ
Can you freeze blue cheese dressing?
No. You shouldn’t freeze anything with dairy in it.
How long does blue cheese dressing last in the fridge?
There are no artificial preservatives in this homemade dressing, so it’ll last as long as the ingredient with the shortest shelf life that goes into it. I try and make only as much as I can eat in a few days to a week, max.
Enjoy this with…
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Bacon Bleu Cheese Dressing
Homemade bleu cheese dressing full of crispy Kurobuta bacon! This is simple to whip up and keep in the fridge and so much better than the bottled variety!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 ounces blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 strips cooked bacon
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix your mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together.
- Crumble your blue cheese up and chop the bacon into 1/4” bits. Mix it into the dressing.
- Cover and place it into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 683mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.