Mind-Blowing Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
This rich and tangy steakhouse-style Blue Cheese Dressing combines creamy sour cream, mayonnaise, and crumbled aged blue cheese with a hint of smoked paprika and chives, delivering a bold flavor that elevates any salad or grilled meat. Perfectly balanced with white wine vinegar and optional Worcestershire sauce or horseradish, this dressing is easy to prepare and improves as it chills, making it a must-have accompaniment for your next meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 3/4 cups (approximately 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing 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
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add flavorings: Gently stir in the crumbled blue cheese, white wine vinegar, chopped chives, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, ensuring all ingredients are incorporated without breaking down the texture too much.
- Season dressing: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If desired, mix in the Worcestershire sauce or prepared horseradish for an extra depth of flavor and a spicy kick.
- Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This resting time allows the flavors to blend and intensify.
- Adjust consistency before serving: When ready to serve, give the dressing a good stir. If it has thickened too much, thin it out by stirring in a small amount of milk until your preferred consistency is reached.
Notes
- The smoked paprika gives the dressing a subtle smokiness, perfectly complementing the rich tang of blue cheese and making it an excellent match for grilled meats.
- Use a high-quality, aged blue cheese for the most robust and authentic flavor experience.
- This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a lighter option, substitute some of the sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt without sacrificing creaminess.
Keywords: blue cheese dressing, steakhouse dressing, creamy salad dressing, homemade dressing, blue cheese, smoked paprika, chives, tangy dressing
