Blue Cheese Dressing

Name: Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Blue Cheese Dressing

Story updated September 18, 2026

Blue cheese dressing developed in the United States in the early-to-mid 20th century as a creamy accompaniment built around tangy blue cheeses like Roquefort or domestic blues. It became especially associated with Buffalo wings and steakhouse salads in the postwar era.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar together.
2Fold in crumbled blue cheese, mashing some for a smoother texture.
3Season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate before serving.

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