Blue Cheese Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Blue Cheese Dip
15 min.
10
258kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dip that will impress your guests and elevate your snacking game? Look no further! This Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect addition to any gathering, whether it's an intimate dinner or a lively party. With its rich, bold flavors and creamy texture, it pairs wonderfully with an array of fresh vegetables, making it an ideal starter, appetizer, or even a delightful snack. Plus, it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating a variety of dietary preferences without sacrificing taste.

Ready in just 15 minutes, this dip is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Imagine the sharp tang of blue cheese combined with the aromatic notes of fresh thyme and the savory kick from garlic, all melded together with creamy sour cream and mayonnaise. Each bite is packed with flavor, and the addition of freshly ground black pepper gives it that extra zing your palate craves.

With a calorie count of only 258 kcal per serving, you can indulge with peace of mind. You can even prepare this dip two days in advance, allowing the flavors to develop beautifully in the fridge while saving you time on the day of your event. So grab your fresh veggies, gather your friends, and dive into this delightful Blue Cheese Dip that is sure to become a staple at your gatherings!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 pound cheese smoked blue crumbled (or regular)
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • 0.7 cup mayonnaise 
  • 2.5 teaspoon red wine vinegar 
  • 10 servings baby carrots fresh assorted for dipping (such as baby carrots, green beans, and endive leaves
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Sprinkle salt over garlic and chop, occasionallysmearing mixture with blade ofknife, until paste forms.
  2. Whisk garlic paste,vinegar, and thyme in a medium bowl.
  3. Add cheese; mash with the back of a forkuntil cheese is finely crumbled. Stir insour cream and mayonnaise. Season dipto taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve withassorted vegetables. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories258kcal
Protein9.43%
Fat76.9%
Carbs13.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.4
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.763043452864%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:258.03kcal
12.9%
Fat:22.26g
34.25%
Saturated Fat:8.33g
52.08%
Carbohydrates:8.9g
2.97%
Net Carbohydrates:6.38g
2.32%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:36.85mg
12.28%
Sodium:623.05mg
27.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.14g
12.29%
Vitamin A:12057.62IU
241.15%
Vitamin K:33.39µg
31.8%
Calcium:173.36mg
17.34%
Phosphorus:133.12mg
13.31%
Fiber:2.52g
10.1%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.42%
Potassium:295.52mg
8.44%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.4%
Folate:33.36µg
8.34%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.81%
Selenium:5.3µg
7.57%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.11%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.72%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.7%
Copper:0.1mg
5.23%
Iron:0.93mg
5.17%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.23%
Magnesium:16.79mg
4.2%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.66%
Vitamin C:2.84mg
3.44%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Source:Epicurious