Blue Cheese Dip

If you’re partial to a tasty dip for your chips, you simply have to try making your own. When it comes to homemade dips full of flavor, blue cheese dip is as tasty as it gets.

It’s quick and easy to make, and the ingredients are very simple to get hold of. Try dipping some chicken wings into this sumptuous dip. You’ll be blown away!

Blue cheese dip recipe

This recipe is so easy to make! Firstly, you crumble the blue cheese into a mixing bowl. Blue cheese crumbles easily, so you can do this by hand.

You’ll need to beat it with a wooden spoon, so that you have extra crumbled blue cheese. Then add some cream cheese and mix into the crumbled blue cheese. 

Next comes the Greek yoghurt, for that silky smooth texture. You could also add a spoon of mayonnaise. Get mixing!

Add some seasoning. A pinch of salt might be needed, but black pepper is essential. You might want to add a splash of lemon juice for some acidity. 

If you really want some extra richness, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce! Can’t find any? Check out my Worcestershire sauce substitute guide.

If you like things spicy, why not add some hot sauce?

The history of blue cheese

Legend has it that it came about by accident sometime around 600AD. Roquefort was said to be the first. The story goes that a scatter-brained shepherd boy fell asleep in a cave in rural France, when he awoke he returned to his duties, forgetting his lunch.

Days later, he discovered that the Roquefort had grown a blue mold. As well as being a forgetful shepherd, he was also very curious and somewhat greedy. So he munched down the mouldy Roquefort sandwich and was pleasantly surprised by the taste.

From sleepy shepherd boys to kings and noblemen, it soon became a delicacy. By the 11th century, it had a special production process. Over the years, different types, from Stilton to Danablu, would crop up all over the world.

By the 20th century, it’s position as a gourmet ingredient used by some of the world’s top chefs was cemented. With such a unique, strong flavor, there’s no wonder it’s so revered.

More blue cheese recipes

Can’t get enough of the stinky stuff? Here are some other fantastic recipes:

• Rocket salad with avocado, blue cheese and pecans – a salad that’s jam packed with flavor, this is green, healthy, easy to make and is set to become your new favorite salad 
• Blue cheese sauce – an absolute classic! Get this sauce right and you can be very proud of your culinary skills. When served on top of a juicy steak the Earth stops spinning round!
• Blue cheese fritters – an indulgent, melt-in-the-mouth snack that will blow your taste buds away. If you like big flavored food, this recipe is a must
• Fig salad with parma ham and blue cheese – another great salad, the flavors of this one work so well. Simple ingredients in harmony combine for something you can’t fail to like
• Watercress salad with smoked salon, blue cheese, pear and walnuts – this is a really unique tasting salad. Watercress is so underrated and, when paired with the big flavors in this recipe, it tastes sensational
• Brussels sprouts with bacon, blue cheese and pecan nuts – a delicious dish that’s perfect before, during or after Christmas, Brussels sprouts recipes don’t come any more irresistible than this 
• Stilton, Bacon & Potato Cakes – these simple little potato cakes are a breeze to put together. Be warned… they’re dangerously addictive 
• Pear Pizza with Stilton & Walnuts – sick of the same old margherita and pepperoni pizzas. Give this gem of a recipe a go!

Other great dip recipes

This blue cheese dip is just the tip of the iceberg. Check these other mouthwatering dip recipes:

• Muhammara – a mouthwatering Middle Eastern dish that’s the perfect balance between savory, sweet, smoky and spicy
• White bean dip – quick, easy, healthy and, above all, super tasty. Why would you ever buy the sludge from the store when making tasty dips is this easy?! 
• Chilli and lime yoghurt dip – simple yet oh so delectable, this is one fresh dip! It tastes best when used to dunk spicy starters like potato bhajis, as well as with hot curries, just to take the edge off
• Avocado dip – a super veggie dip that’s so simple to make and is lusciously creamy! An irresistible blend of avocados, creamcheese, lemon juice, a little sprinkling of salt and some pepper, it’s tasty yet healthy and takes snacks to another level
• Roasted beetroot dip – a wonderfully tasty dish with a touch of sweetness, this one is fresh, healthy and full of flavor. The pistachios bring a salty, nutty depth, and the Greek yogurt gives it a creamy texture.
• Melitzanosalata – a traditional Greek eggplant dip that’s fresh and creamy, with smoky undertones, melitzanosalata is a divine dip! If you’ve never tried it, give this recipe a go. You’ll be sold from the first taste
• Guacamole – the classic Mexican dip that brings such a fresh, zesty taste to any snack, you’ve got to try my homemade guacamole recipe. Tortilla chips, this dip and a bottle of wine make for the perfect night in!
• Roasted carrot hummus – this is so full of flavor. Roasting the carrots gives them a completely new taste profile, especially when combined with the spices in this recipe. Fresh, healthy and utterly divine!
• Taramasalata – this freshy, fishy Greek dish is all about quality ingredients. Make this amazing homemade taramasalata and you’ll never buy that store-bought slop that passes for taramasalata ever again!

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