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Buffalo–Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing

By Morgan Bolling

Published on October 31, 2023

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 3/4 cup)

Buffalo–Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (½ cup)⅓ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 1½ tablespoons Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
Buffalo–Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing

Buffalo–Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk
1½ tablespoons Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk
1½ tablespoons Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk
1½ tablespoons Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Why This Recipe Works

For a quick, creamy buffalo–blue cheese buttermilk dressing, we combined mayonnaise and buttermilk. The mayonnaise provided thickness while the buttermilk added a rich, distinct tang, especially when enhanced with just a squirt of lemon juice. Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce contributed a flavor reminiscent of buffalo sauce while crumbled blue cheese added texture and funk for a dressing that is equally good drizzled over greens or served as a party dip. 

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

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