One of my favorite game day recipes is this slow-baked chicken wings recipe. While it is delicious by itself, it is better when served with a dip that I can serve with vegetables on the side. This is how I ended up with this blue cheese dip recipe. It is your usual blue cheese dip but with a healthy twist! It’s creamy, tangy, crumbly, and savory, with just the right amount of heat and it does not include an ounce of sour cream. All the blue cheese lovers will go crazy for this one.
It requires only 8 simple ingredients – most of them already tucked inside your pantry and fridge.Healthy and high quality ingredients make a dip that will out beat any grocery store bought brand.One bowl and 5 minutes is all you need to have this easy dip recipe at the ready once party time comes along.It’s easily customizable to suit your tastes and can be made in small batches or doubled or tripled depending on how many guests you have coming over.
Freshly cut vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, celery sticks, tomatoes, and cauliflower or drizzle over a wedge saladBread cubes, like pumpernickel, whole wheat, sourdough, or ryeChips, such as Kettle cooked, tortilla chips, or pita chipsPretzels of any shape and size
How to Make Ahead and Store
Make Ahead Instructions: This veggie dip actually tastes better after chilling for a few hours in the fridge. Make it the night before or morning of, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge.Storage Instructions: To store leftover blue cheese dip, simply transfer to an airtight container and keep for up to 5 days.
Herbs: Add a few tablespoons of freshly minced herbs, such as fresh parsley, dill, or chives.Bacon: Add up to ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish.Onions: Whip up a batch of caramelized onion, finely chop, and stir right in with the remaining ingredients for a fun onion and blue cheese dip recipe.
Expert Tips
Use high quality ingredients. Since this recipe requires minimal ingredients, the type of blue cheese matters. Look for a northern Italy or imported blue cheese wedge for the best homemade dressing.Opt for full-fat everything. I used to make this dip with non-fat yogurt, but have come to appreciate the added texture and creaminess of full-fat. Go for full-fat mayo as well.Make at least a few hours or one day in advance. This allows for the ingredients to marry together, making the dip taste so much better.Adjust the quantity of blue cheese. Feel free to add more or less blue cheese crumbles depending on how much you like it.Make it a chunky or smooth dip. This makes a chunky blue cheese dip, with big chunks of cheese throughout. For a smoother consistency, mash the blue cheese with the back of a fork in a separate bowl before adding to the yogurt mixture or whiz it all together in a food processor.
