When I serve this blue cheese dip at parties, a lot of party goers snub it because they dislike the pungent tastes often found in blue cheese. They then hear the oohs-and-ahhs of those hoovering over the bowl and wonder what they’re missing. A lot!
I often encourage everyone to at least give it a good old college try before turning it away. Inevitably, everyone — even those claiming to hate blue cheese with a passion (ahem, like my brother and my son!). Turns out, after one try, they end up liking the taste of this dip.
Simple is always better in my books, which is exactly where this recipe falls. The three main ingredients are cream cheese, blue cheese, and onion. Combine these with a little oil, sugar, and vinegar and, voilà, you get the most amazing taste.
Enjoy!
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Worry-Free Cooking |
- I use my small KitchenAid Hand Mixer for this recipe, because it’s much easier to setup and clean up afterwards.
- The KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer is another option, and it gets high markings for its conveniences. I’d love to hear your results if you’ve used one.
- You need a dependable Measuring Cup for the correct amount of ingredients. Too much of any one ingredient may not bode well for the tastebuds.
- Impress family and friends when you serve this tasty treat in a beautiful Acacia Wood Chip and Dip Bowl. Stunning!
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Menu Planning |
- It tastes great on chicken wing night. Serve with a plate of celery sticks or even carrots. Add a dollop as a topper to your burger — yum!
- Kettle chips are an ideal choice because of their firmness. Barbecue and buffalo flavors go well with this dip.
- If you serve at a party, impress your guests by serving in a hollowed-out bell pepper. To do this, slice about ¼ to ½ inch off the top of the pepper. Scoop out the seeds and membrane, then rinse well and let air dry. Spoon in the dip and serve.
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Helping Hand |
- Starting with cream cheese at room temperature is best; however, it is not necessary. You can easily go from fridge to bowl to table with this dip.
- For the easiest prep and clean up, use a single measuring cup. Add 1/3 cup of oil to the cup. Then add vinegar to just a hairline past the 1/2 cup mark. Add sugar and onions directly into the cup and stir it all together. This is how I typically prepare it, and it makes me so happy to only have one cup to clean.
- Reduce the sugar to bring out more of the blue cheese flavors or, if you prefer a sweeter kick, add more sugar to suit your taste.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.
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Grocery & Gourmet |
- Serve this dip next to a bowl of salty pretzels or Snack Factory Buffalo Wing Pretzel Crisps (my favorite!).
