Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dip
1500 min.
4
110kcal

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Looking for a delectable dip that will elevate your appetizer spread? Our Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect choice! This indulgent, yet surprisingly simple recipe combines the rich, tangy flavor of blue cheese with the creamy smoothness of buttermilk and sour cream. The addition of finely chopped red onion and fresh chives adds a delightful crunch and an aromatic freshness that enhances the overall experience.

This dip is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it's also bursting with flavor that will please any palate. Whether you're serving it as part of a lavish antipasti platter, a quick snack with veggies, or as an appetizer at your next gathering, this Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dip will leave your guests raving.

With just a bit of advance prep, you can have this flavorful dip ready to impress in about 25 minutes, though we recommend letting it chill in the refrigerator for an hour or more to intensify the flavors. Ideal for any occasion, this dip is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Get ready to dip, savor, and enjoy every bite of this crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • pinch kosher salt plus more
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place onion in a small heatproof bowl. Bringvinegar, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water to aboil.
  2. Pour over onion; stir to coat. Cover; letpickle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, andchives in a medium bowl until smooth. Stirin blue cheese.
  4. Drain pickled onion andstir into dip. Season with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead.Cover dip and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories110kcal
Protein17.13%
Fat67.66%
Carbs15.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.02
Glycemic Load
1.31
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.570434762084%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.73mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.72kcal
5.49%
Fat:8.16g
12.55%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.63%
Carbohydrates:4.13g
1.38%
Net Carbohydrates:3.85g
1.4%
Sugar:2.86g
3.18%
Cholesterol:22.79mg
7.6%
Sodium:225.73mg
9.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.65g
9.29%
Calcium:126.48mg
12.65%
Phosphorus:94.83mg
9.48%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.05%
Vitamin A:309.15IU
6.18%
Selenium:3.62µg
5.17%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.08%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.19%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.93%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Potassium:111.29mg
3.18%
Folate:11.65µg
2.91%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.83%
Vitamin C:2mg
2.42%
Magnesium:9.47mg
2.37%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.26%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.46%
Copper:0.02mg
1.16%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.12%
Fiber:0.28g
1.1%
Iron:0.19mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious