Why I love this blue cheese dip recipe
This blue cheese dip is one of those easy recipes that makes everything on the appetizer tray taste better.
It’s creamy, tangy, garlicky, and just chunky enough to feel homemade, which makes it perfect for dipping wings, chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
I especially like it for parties because it takes just a few minutes to stir together, but tastes so much better than the bottled kind.
And since it uses Greek yogurt along with the mayonnaise, it still has that rich, creamy texture without feeling too heavy.
Ingredients
Here is your shopping list (for 12 servings):
- Dairy – 6 ounces blue cheese, ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- Condiments – ½ cup mayonnaise
- Fresh produce – half of a lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic
- Seasoning – ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Spices – ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
Substitutions & Additions
- You can use 6 ounces of blue cheese crumbles instead of crumbling the blue cheese yourself.
- Replace the Greek yogurt with sour cream, if you prefer.
- If you don’t have granulated garlic (or garlic powder), replace it with 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, and omit the salt as well.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free
How to make blue cheese dip with Greek yogurt
1 | Prep work
Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Juice half a lemon to get 1 Tablespoon of juice.
Mash the blue cheese with a fork until you have a nice mix of small and medium crumbles.
2 | Combine the ingredients
Add ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, the minced garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the bowl with your cheese.
Sprinkle your salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic over the top.
Stir all of your ingredients together thoroughly, using a steady motion until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
3 | Chill
Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve (for up to 5 days).
Letting the dip sit for a few hours allows the flavors to blend which will result in a better-tasting dip.
Storage
Keep any leftovers in a sealed container or a small jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just give it a stir before serving again.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need both granulated garlic and fresh garlic?
Using both definitely gives the dip great depth, but don’t stress if you’re missing the granulated garlic. If you only use fresh garlic, it will still taste good.
Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 6 ounces blue cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- fork
- mixing bowl
Instructions
- Mash the blue cheese with a fork until it forms small to medium-sized crumbles. Transfer to a mixing bowl.6 ounces blue cheese
- Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the bowl.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Mix everything together thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve (up to 5 days).
Notes
- You can use 6 ounces of blue cheese crumbles instead of crumbling it yourself.
- Replace the Greek yogurt with sour cream, if desired.
- If you don’t have granulated garlic, you can replace it and the salt with 1 teaspoon garlic salt.
- This recipe tastes even better if it is made in advance and allowed to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. This gives the flavors time to blend.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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