This classic blue cheese sauce comes together in under 5 minutes with just 6 ingredients, without both boiling and buttermilk. Loaded with blue cheese flavor it's perfect with salad, meat, and anything "Buffalo" flavored.
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick - done in 5 minutes max
- It's easy - just place your ingredients in a food processor, mix, season, and mix again. Done!
- No buttermilk necessary - making it a great recipe even for those outside the US
- Perfectly balanced flavors when sharp blue cheese and heavy mayonnaise combine with the acidity from the lemon
- Versatile and can be used as a sauce, a dip or a salad dressing - and it goes with everything from veggies to meat to buffalo anything
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Blue cheese - a cheaper kind, like a generic "blue cheese", is fine. If you want to use a "fancier" blue cheese, Stilton, Roquefort and Danish blue cheese are better options than Gorgonzola. Some blue cheeses are not vegetarian.
- Mayonnaise - use a store bought kind, it's not worth it to make your own for this. I like Hellman's mayonnaise*.
- Fresh lemon juice can be substituted for a bottled kind, but the fresh one gives a better taste.
How to make it
- Place blue cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a food processor
- Cover and mix for about a minute, until smooth and well combined
- Season with lemon juice...
- ... followed by salt and pepper
- Cover, and mix again
- Check consistency and taste. Add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if you need it. If the consistency is too thick, add a bit more sour cream or a dash of milk. Then make sure to mix it all again.
Then if you have the time, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to intensify.
Tips & tricks
- If you don't have a food processor you can use a handheld immersion blender or mash it together with a fork
- Add half the seasoning (lemon juice, salt, pepper) first, taste test, and then add more as needed
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best result
- To make the sauce thinner (for example, for a dressing), add a dash of milk
- To make the sauce thicker (for example, for a dip) use less sour cream
- For a chunkier sauce mash it together with a fork instead of making it in the food processor
- The sauce will thicken as it sits, so the consistency after chilling is thicker than that just after mixing it together
- Make a double batch - or a triple batch! - just adjust the amounts in the recipe card below
- Make ahead: This sauce tastes even better 1-2 days after it's made
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days
FAQ
What is blue cheese sauce made of?
It's made from blue cheese and a creamy component - often any combination of sour cream, mayonnaise, cream and buttermilk. It is often seasoned with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Can blue cheese sauce be melted?
This version can not be melted. It's best served cold as a sauce or dip on the side.
What does blue cheese sauce taste like?
This blue cheese sauce is salty with a sharp blue cheese flavor, balanced by acidic lemon juice.
What do you eat with blue cheese sauce?
This sauce is great with so many things - ranging from healthy to fully indulgent . Or how about:
- Salad - especially one with pears or grapes will be amazing with this sauce. Pro tip: you might wanna add that dash of milk to make it just a bit thinner if using as a salad dressing!
- Veggie sticks like celery, cucumber, carrot and bell pepper
- A steak - or pork chops
- On top of your burger
- Baked potato topped with a generous amount in place of sour cream
- Buffalo cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower pizza, buffalo cauliflower tacos, buffalo chicken quesadillas... basically, anything "buffalo" flavored!
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Recipe
Easy Blue Cheese Sauce
Print RateServings: 4 people
Calories: 245kcal
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese*
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise*
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or according to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt or according to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or according to taste
Instructions
- Place crumbled blue cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a food processor and mix for about a minute until well combined.1 cup crumbled blue cheese*, ½ cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise*
- Add in fresh lemon juice, salt and fresh ground black pepper. Mix again, then check the consistency and taste, and adjust if necessary.1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- If you can - refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Blue cheese - a cheaper kind, like a generic "blue cheese", is fine. If you want to use a "fancier" blue cheese, Stilton, Roquefort and Danish blue cheese are better options than Gorgonzola. Some blue cheeses are not vegetarian.
- Mayonnaise - use a store bought kind, it's not worth it to make your own for this. I like Hellman's mayonnaise*.
- Fresh lemon juice can be substituted for a bottled kind, but the fresh one gives a better taste.
Tips & tricks
- If you don't have a food processor you can use a handheld immersion blender or mash it together with a fork
- Add half the seasoning (lemon juice, salt, pepper) first, taste test, and then add more as needed
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best result
- To make the sauce thinner (for example, for a dressing), add a dash of milk
- To make the sauce thicker (for example, for a dip) use less sour cream
- For a chunkier sauce mash it together with a fork instead of making it in the food processor
- The sauce will thicken as it sits, so the consistency after chilling is thicker than that just after mixing it together
- Make a double batch - or a triple batch! - just adjust the amounts in the recipe card below
- Make ahead: This sauce tastes even better 1-2 days after it's made
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Kristie Bray
I make the mash together variety and add just a drop of worcesteshire sauce. Add the leftovers to mac and cheese. Wonderful.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh yum I need to try adding it to mac and cheese as well!
Leanne
I made it, just like the recipe, didn't change a thing, and it was good.
But after 24 hours, it got watery & turned into soup.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Leanne! I’m sorry to hear that, but good you liked it to start. I often keep mine for multiple days without it going watery, so I’m thinking it might be a difference in the ingredients we use, specifically the mayonnaise. I always use Hellman’s, if that helps. /Emmeline
Pam
I love everything about this sauce. Being an absolute nut for blue cheese I can think of a ton of ways I'll be able to use it.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Pam, glad you liked it! 😀
Cindy
This was so delicious. I made it today! It was approved by my entire family! I am adding it to the rotation! YUMMMM We LOVE blue cheese at this house!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Cindy wow I am so happy to hear that your family loved it!!
Jenn
I had no idea that making blue cheese sauce was so easy! It is so good, it's our new favorite and we put it on everything!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here!! So happy you liked it!
Sisley White
A must follow recipe for anyone who loves blue cheese. You will want it on everything
Emmeline Kemperyd
Definitely!! Thank you, Sisley!
Jessica Formicola
We absolutely love blue cheese in this house, so I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here Jessica! Let me know how you like it! 😀
Beth Pierce
This looks so creamy and delicious! Can't wait to enjoy this on my salad for dinner tonight!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh now I'm jealous!!
Dannii
My husband loves blue cheese. I am going to have to try making this.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Such a good way to get a happy husband! 😉 Thanks for commenting!
Sapana
I love how simple and delicious this sauce is - tastes great with everything!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Sapana, it really does!
Taylor Kiser
This is a must make! Love blue cheese!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Right?! Same here!