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An easy blue cheese dip recipe made with sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Ready in just 5 minutes, this creamy appetizer pairs nicely with potato chips, pretzels, buffalo wings, or sliced raw vegetables.
Why Make This Blue Cheese Dip Recipe?
Whenever I need a quick and easy snack or party app, one of my go-tos (along with my healthy yogurt dip recipe!) is this homemade blue cheese dip. Requiring just five minutes of prep time and a handful of staple ingredients (mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley…and blue cheese, of course!) this versatile recipe works equally well for parties and game days as it does for everyday snacking. I love serving mine with raw vegetables, potato chips, or buffalo cauliflower wings, but there isn’t much you can’t dunk. (I’m looking at you, pizza crusts!)
Oh, and the best part? Blue cheese dip will keep in the fridge for several days, and the flavors actually improve with age, so it’s a solid make-ahead option for parties, or just to have on hand for snacking throughout the week.
Blue Cheese Dip Ingredients
To make the best blue cheese dip, start by gathering the following ingredients:
- Sour Cream – You’ll need 80 grams (about 1/2 cup) of sour/soured cream. For maximum creaminess, full-fat is best.
- Mayonnaise – 120 grams, or about 1/2 cup. Again, opt for full-fat mayo, and avoid “Miracle Whip” or salad dressings.
- Lemon Juice – For a hit of acidity, be sure to use real, freshly-squeezed lemon juice (you’ll need the juice of about 1/2 lemon), not bottled or reconstituted lemon juice.
- Parsely – Do not use dried herbs in this recipe. Fresh is best! If you don’t have parsley, substitute fresh basil instead.
- Blue Cheese – You’ll need 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) or about 1 US cup of crumbled cheese. I tested this recipe with Stilton, but Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Shropshire Blue, or Danish Blue are also good choices. I prefer to buy a wedge of cheese and crumble it myself (plus have a bit left over for snacking…) but the pre-packaged crumbles make a suitable shortcut.
- Salt and Pepper – To taste. You can also add a pinch of chili flakes if you enjoy heat.
What to Serve with Blue Cheese Dip
This homemade dip pairs nicely with:
- Chips and Pretzels: Serve with potato chips, pretzel twists, crackers, or pita chips for dipping.
- Raw Vegetables: Celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, or cauliflower florets.
- Buffalo Wings: Pair with buffalo chicken wings (or my buffalo cauliflower) for the classic buffalo-and-blue cheese combo.
- Pizza – I love dipping my pizza crusts in blue cheese dip. Try it with homemade buffalo cauliflower pizza.
- Potatoes: Dip potato wedges or sweet potato fries, or use as a topping for a jacket potato.
Make-Ahead and Storage Suggestions
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. I recommend making this dip at least an hour or two ahead of time—the flavors will deepen and improve with age.
Store leftover blue cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Other savory dip recipes you might enjoy:
Healthy Yogurt Dip
Sriracha Veggie Dip
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
Blue Cheese Dip
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 350 grams (about 1 1/2 cups) 1x
Description
An easy blue cheese dip recipe made with sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Enjoy with potato chips, pretzels, buffalo wings, or sliced raw vegetables!
Ingredients
120 grams mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
80 grams sour cream (1/2 cup)
15 milliliters lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
2 grams finely minced fresh parsely (1 tablespoon), plus more to garnish
100 grams blue cheese, crumbled (3 1/2 ounces, or about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
To serve:
Potato chips, pretzel twists, potato wedges, celery sticks, buffalo wings, or buffalo cauliflower
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and parsley.
Add the crumbled blue cheese and use a fork to combine, breaking up any larger chunks of cheese in the process.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Store leftover blue cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook