Better Than Bob's Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip Recipe

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado provides creaminess with healthier fats.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

This substitute mimics buttermilk's tanginess.

Prepare all ingredients and have them ready to use.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.

Pour in 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk to the bowl.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of blue cheese crumbles to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together using a whisk.

If you want a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise; for a thinner dressing, add more sour cream and buttermilk.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the mixture.

Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Press 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture until combined and smooth.

Taste the dressing and adjust the consistency if needed.

Add a pinch of salt to taste.

Add a couple drops of Worcestershire sauce for added flavor.

Sprinkle in white pepper to taste, avoiding black specks in the dressing.

Taste the dressing again to ensure it's to your liking.

If desired, add more blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.

Serve the dressing with vegetables or salads, or store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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