Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Tangy blue cheese and fresh lemon juice elevate this blue cheese dressing to a classic staple you’ll always want in your condiment collection. It’s delicious with buffalo wings, wedge salads, celery sticks, grilled steak; in fact most things.

Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, but recommended)
• Pinch fine sea salt
• Pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, buttermilk, or water (optional, to thin out)

How To Make Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

1. Combine the base: In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese. Add the minced parsley and the fresh lemon juice, which provides a lovely, bright pop of acidity that balances the richness of the dairy.
2. Mash for flavor: Use the back of a spoon to gently press some of the blue cheese crumbles into the sauce as you stir. This clever little step releases more of the cheese’s pungent oils into the dressing, ensuring a deep, uniform flavor throughout every spoonful.
3. Adjust the texture: At this stage, the dressing will be quite thick, making it an incredible dip for vegetables or wings. If you prefer a pourable consistency for a salad, whisk in a tablespoon or two of milk, buttermilk, or water until it reaches your desired silkiness.
4. Season and chill: Give the dressing a final taste and adjust with an extra pinch of sea salt, black pepper, or another squeeze of lemon juice if needed. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors fully develop.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the best blue cheese flavor: Buy a wedge of high-quality blue cheese (like Gorgonzola or Roquefort) and crumble it yourself. Pre-crumbled cheeses often have anti-caking agents that can make the dressing less creamy.
• Why use lemon juice: The acidity in the lemon juice cuts through the heavy fats of the mayonnaise and sour cream, making the dressing taste much fresher and “homemade.”
• How to make a lighter version: For a version with fewer calories, swap the mayonnaise for light mayo and replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt; the texture will remain thick while the tanginess increases.
• Best way to thin the dressing: Use buttermilk if you have it! It adds a specific Southern tang that pairs perfectly with the blue cheese profile.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe is a rich, savory condiment that needs a fresh or spicy pairing! A plate of Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings is the classic choice for a cool, creamy contrast. For a more sophisticated touch, a Classic Wedge Salad with crispy bacon bits adds a lovely saltiness that pairs perfectly with the pungent cheese! A side of Chilled Celery and Carrot Sticks or a slice of Grilled Ribeye Steak pairs wonderfully with the bold, zesty flavor.

How To Store Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store the dressing in a clean, airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Maintain Freshness: Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent the dressing from absorbing other odors in the fridge.
• Stir Before Using: If the dressing sits for a few days, some liquid may naturally separate; simply give it a quick whisk to bring the creamy texture back together.

Joanna Gaines Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 85 kcal (per 1 tablespoon)
• Total Fat: 8.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
• Cholesterol: 10.7 mg
• Sodium: 149.7 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
• Protein: 2.1 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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