Blue Cheese Spread

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Blue Cheese Spread
7 min.
7
319kcal

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Craving a flavor explosion in minutes? Look no further than this incredibly easy and addictively delicious Blue Cheese Spread! This recipe is perfect for those who love a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy kick. And the best part? It's gluten-free, ready in just 7 minutes, and yields enough to share... or maybe not!

This isn't your average blue cheese dip. We've taken the bold flavor of crumbled blue cheese – we particularly love Danish blue, but feel free to experiment! – and blended it with the smooth richness of cream cheese, a zesty touch of hot sauce, and the subtle tang of sour cream. The result? A perfectly balanced spread that's both sophisticated and comforting.

But wait, there's more! Toasted and chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch and nutty undertones that complement the blue cheese beautifully. A splash of Worcestershire sauce deepens the flavor profile, making this spread truly irresistible.

Get ready to impress your guests (or yourself!) with this versatile condiment. Whether you're dipping veggies, slathering it on crackers, or even spooning it over a juicy steak, this Blue Cheese Spread is guaranteed to elevate any culinary experience. (Pro tip: if you have any leftover, try thinning it out with a little milk for a fantastic salad dressing!). Get ready for tangy, creamy, and crunchy goodness!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese blue with danish cheese) crumbled
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • teaspoon hot sauce 
  • ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.5 cup walnut halves toasted chopped
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Add sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; stir until blended. Stir in blue cheese and walnuts. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  3. Note about Leftovers: Spoon extra spread over steak, or add a splash of milk to transform it into salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories319kcal
Protein11.32%
Fat82.15%
Carbs6.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.57
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.2534782445949%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:319.37kcal
15.97%
Fat:29.86g
45.93%
Saturated Fat:14.87g
92.96%
Carbohydrates:5.34g
1.78%
Net Carbohydrates:4.78g
1.74%
Sugar:2.84g
3.16%
Cholesterol:70.06mg
23.35%
Sodium:428.78mg
18.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.26g
18.51%
Calcium:202.52mg
20.25%
Phosphorus:183.34mg
18.33%
Vitamin A:826.33IU
16.53%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.75%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.94%
Selenium:7.93µg
11.32%
Copper:0.16mg
7.89%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.85%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.62%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.26%
Magnesium:25.2mg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.88%
Potassium:196.87mg
5.62%
Folate:21.97µg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.39%
Iron:0.47mg
2.61%
Fiber:0.56g
2.25%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.07%
Vitamin K:2.01µg
1.91%
Vitamin C:1.05mg
1.27%
Source:My Recipes