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Blue Cheese Dip is creamy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor from crumbled blue cheese. It pairs perfectly as a dip for wings, fresh veggies, a wedge salad, or as a chip dip. Takes just minutes to make and it’s always a favorite for game day, gatherings, and parties.
I always make Hot Honey Buffalo Wings to go with this blue cheese dip.
Best Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
If you’re the kind of person who always reaches for the bold flavors, this blue cheese dip is about to become your new obsession! It’s so creamy, tangy, rich, and always steals the show whether it’s served alongside crispy wings (classic, buffalo, or spicy chicken wings), crunchy veggies, or a platter of game-day snacks such as chips, pretzels, and warm naan bread.
This creamy dip strikes the perfect balance between smooth and chunky, and letting that signature blue cheese flavor shine without overwhelming your taste buds.
Best of all – it’s an easy dip recipe that comes together quickly with only 8 simple ingredients. Making it easy for a last-minute gathering or as cozy night-in when you need something to munch on.
Once you try blue cheese dip homemade, store-bought will never compare ❤︎
Only 8 Simple Ingredients Needed
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Green Onions
- Fresh Parsley : Flat-leaf parsley.
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt : I use sea salt or kosher salt.
How To Make Homemade Blue Cheese Dip (Printable Recipe Card)
In a medium bowl, or serving bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until well blended.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve with your favorite chips, vegetables, or wings. Enjoy!
How To Store Leftover Dip
This blue cheese dip should be stored in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container, or cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, for up to 1 week. Serve the dip chilled.
Substitutions & Ingredient Notes
- Sour Cream : An alternative, healthier option is to use plain Greek yogurt. This will significantly change the taste so I recommend maybe using 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt + 1/2 sour cream. For best results, use full-fat sour cream for the best creamy thick texture and rich taste.
- Mayonnaise : For an egg-free option use a vegan mayonnaise. I also recommend using a full-fat mayonnaise as the overall taste and texture of the dip will be much better. Of course you could use light, avocado oil, or olive oil mayonnaise as well.
- Fresh Parsley : Make sure you are using the flat-leaf parsley and not the curly leaf parsley. You could use dried parsley (only use 2 teaspoons) but please note, that using dried parsley will give the dip a more earthy flavor, while using fresh parsley gives the dip a fresher and brighter flavor.
Serving Suggestions For Blue Cheese Dip
- Vegetables : Carrots, cucumbers, celery, or bell peppers (any color).
- Chips & Crackers : Tortilla chips, blue corn chips, pretzels, toasted baguette bread slices, pita crackers, naan dippers, warmed pita bread, crackers of choice, etc.
- Wings : This blue cheese dip is the perfect sauce to dip classic wings or buffalo wings into. Try my Hot Honey Buffalo Wings for the perfect pairing.
- Wraps or Sandwiches : Use the dip as a spread for wraps or sandwiches.
- Tortilla Roll-Ups : I love to take the extra dip and spread it onto large tortillas, then layer some deli sliced buffalo turkey breast over top, and roll up tightly, refrigerate, and then cut into rolls. One of the best appetizers or snacks.
Recipe FAQs
Can I Make This Dip Spicy?
Yes, you can make blue cheese dip spicy by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce. However, if you’re planning on serving it with some hot wings or buffalo wings, then you might want to hold off on adding spice because the cool, creamy, mild dip goes perfect with spicy buffalo wings.
Is The Dip Lumpy or Smooth? How Can I Make It Smooth?
This dip is lumpy from the blue cheese crumbles, but if you would rather it be smooth, you can take an immersion blender to it and blend until creamy and smooth. Another option is to put the blue cheese crumbles in a foo process or food chopper, and chop/blend until it’s smooth or in smaller crumbles. Then add those into the mixing bowl along with the other ingredients.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Yes, it needs to be made at least one hour ahead of time to serve, but it can also be made up to 1-2 days in advance. I actually prefer refrigerating the dip for longer than 1 hour, as the chill time gives the flavors more time to meld together. I think it tastes better when it’s super chilled.
How Can I Keep The Dip Cold While Serving It At A Party?
If you’re serving the dip at a party or get together, and need to keep it cool while letting it remain out at room temperature for awhile, here is an easy option. I like to take a tray or baking pan, something shallow and larger than the bowl that the dip is in, and put ice cubes in it. Then put the dip over the ice. It works good enough to keep the dip cooler while it’s out at room temperature.
More Dip Recipes
- BLT Dip
- Crockpot Crab Dip
- Creamy Boat Dip
- Layered Taco Dip
- Texas Trash Dip (Cheesy Warm Bean Dip)
- Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Fried Pickle Dip Recipe
- Easy Million Dollar Dip Recipe
Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf parsley)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (I use sea salt or kosher salt)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, or serving bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until well blended.4 ounces blue cheese crumbles, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. *You can refrigerate the dip for up to 24 hours. I prefer a longer chill time as it gives more time for the flavors to blend and the dip to get really cold.
- Serve with your favorite chips, vegetables, or wings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Sour Cream : An alternative, healthier option is to use plain Greek yogurt. This will significantly change the taste so I recommend maybe using 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt + 1/2 sour cream. For best results, use full-fat sour cream for the best creamy thick texture and rich taste.
- Mayonnaise : For an egg-free option use a vegan mayonnaise. I also recommend using a full-fat mayonnaise as the overall taste and texture of the dip will be much better. Of course you could use light, avocado oil, or olive oil mayonnaise as well.
- Fresh Parsley : Make sure you are using the flat-leaf parsley and not the curly leaf parsley. You could use dried parsley (only use 2 teaspoons) but please note, that using dried parsley will give the dip a more earthy flavor, while using fresh parsley gives the dip a fresher and brighter flavor.
- Serving Suggestions : Fresh veggie sticks like celery, carrots, and cucumbers. As a dip for crispy chicken wings. As a dressing for a wedge salad. Use it as a sauce for sandwiches or wraps. Serve with an assortment of crackers, pita bread or crackers, tortilla chips, or with warm naan bread.
- Want A Smooth Dip? : This dip is lumpy because of the blue cheese crumbles. If you want a smooth dip then take an immersion blender to it and blend until smooth. Another alternative is to put all the ingredients (or just the blue cheese crumbles) into a food processor and process/blend until smooth or the texture you want. You could also use a fork to mash the blue cheese crumbles before adding them into the mixing bowl.
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