Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe (5 Minutes!) - Wholesome Yum (2024)

FAQs

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? ›

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? As blue cheese dressing sits, the water in the sour cream can begin to separate. That's natural. Just stir the dressing before you spoon it onto the salad or sandwich.

To be on the safe side, I would keep homemade blue cheese dressing no more than 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator. Make it in smaller quantities so you don't waste it. If anything with cheese or milk base develops a strange color (often pink) or an off odor, definitely throw it out.

The delicious crumbles that make blue cheese dressing a fan favorite can also make it dangerous for a balanced diet. Packed with sodium and saturated fat, this popular option can be full of extra calories. But if it's your favorite dressing, there's a silver lining – there are plenty of great substitutions out there.

Blue cheese dressing also contains 4.6 milligrams of cholesterol in 1 tablespoon as well as a combination of heart-healthy fats and saturated fats. Reduced-fat or fat-free varieties of blue cheese are available from commercial salad dressing companies.

There are lots of other recipes so might be worth finding one with less liquid to dry ingredients: more cheese, or other dry ingredients like mustard powder or onion powder. You can thicken it by blending some of the cheese in or adding more cheese by crumbling.

Storage. Homemade blue cheese dressing will last 1 week in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can also freeze it for 3 months in freezer bags or containers. That's it, my friends.

An unopened package should keep its quality until the expiration date listed on the label and may potentially remain fresh for an additional 2 to 3 weeks if refrigerated properly.

How to store it. Stored carefully and appropriately, blue cheese should last a few weeks in your refrigerator. Store it in the coolest, driest part — some experts recommended the crisper — and keep it well wrapped in the cheese paper it came in, if possible.

Researchers have proved it's actually good for you. Along with other aged cheeses, blue cheese is great for your gut health and therefore you're over all well-being. Cheese is one of the foods many dieters ditch in the new year, thinking it's calorific because of the high fat content and will cause weight gain.

The good news is that blue cheese is diabetes-friendly since it's low in carbs and protein-rich. Research has also found that a higher intake of fermented dairy foods (blue cheese is fermented) is associated with a lower diabetes risk [*].

Is peanut butter bad for cholesterol? ›

Due to its high amount of unsaturated fats, peanut butter may help reduce a person's LDL cholesterol levels. Having optimal LDL levels is linked with a lower risk of heart disease. A 2015 study found that people who had a high intake of nuts may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality.

And at the top of that list? Caesar dressing. Made up of mayonnaise, cheese, salt and oil (and all too often, anchovies), Caesar tends to be one of the least healthy options out there. Those ingredients cause it to be high in both saturated fats and sodium.

No need to worry-it's common for naturally aged cheeses to develop a small amount of moisture inside their packaging and is common in our blue cheeses. The liquid on the outside of your cheese is just excess moisture, or liquid whey. Simply blot your cheese with a paper towel and enjoy.

You can use xanthan gum to thicken your dressing. This stabilises emulsions (not being an emulsifier though) and increases viscosity (the stickiness). One of the major advantages of xanthan gum is that you don't need to heat your liquid. What you will have to do is whisk it thoroughly.

Blue cheese sauce is best the day you make it. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them covered in the fridge for three to five days. You can use it straight from the fridge or gently warm it on the stove over low heat. If it gets too runny, add a few more crumbles of blue cheese to help thicken it.

Use Flour and Water

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency. Test with a spoon.