The Killer Blue Cheese Dressing recipe you’ve provided is a gem from the days of The Secret Recipe (TSR) message boards, loved by many who have tried it, and even something you’ve been paid to make – a testament to its deliciousness! Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recipe and its nutritional information:
Killer Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: < 15 Mins, For Large Groups
Recipe Yield: 1 pint (16 servings)
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars (from 14 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, crushed and diced
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Nutrition Information per Serving (2 tbsp):
- Calories: 87.7
- Total Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 10.4mg
- Sodium: 186.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.1g
- Sugars: 1.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by crushing and dicing the garlic clove.
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Mix Spices: In a bowl, whisk together dry mustard, black pepper, white pepper, and red wine vinegar.
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Add Sauces: Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.
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Incorporate Dairy: Gradually add sour cream, then mayonnaise, and finally buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
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Add Blue Cheese: Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese. It’s recommended to leave some chunks for texture and flavor surprises.
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Final Whisk: Whisk until all ingredients are well combined, ensuring a creamy texture with delightful chunks of blue cheese throughout.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to meld before serving. This dressing pairs wonderfully with salads, as a dip, or as a topping for various dishes.
This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also rich in flavor, making it ideal for large gatherings or when you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer or salad dressing. The balance of tangy blue cheese, creamy textures from sour cream and mayo, and the zing from various spices ensures that each bite is packed with deliciousness. Whether you’re a fan of blue cheese or looking to impress guests, this dressing is sure to delight!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spice levels to suit your taste preferences. It’s recipes like these that remind us how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly extraordinary.
