Blue cheese dip

There are so many recipes for blue cheese dip on the web. The funny thing is they all use basically the same ingredients. With this recipe, use it only as a guide - use more mayonnaise or blue cheese. Look closely at the Variations and make a dip to suit your taste. This is great served with Buffalo shrimp or as an appetizer.

  
    Recipe makes
    Active time
    Total time
  

    1 1/2 cups
    10m
    10m
  

  
    Ingredients
  
    1/2 cup sour cream
  
    1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, as mild or strong as you prefer
  
    1/4 cup mayonnaise
  
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
  
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  
    salt, pepper to taste

  
    Instructions
  
    • Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
  
    • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  
    Variations
  
    • Add a couple of drops of Worcestershire.
  
    • Add minced onions, onion powder, or onion flakes.
  
    • Add a couple of drops of hot sauce.
  
    • Add ground cayenne pepper or chipotle powder.
  
    • Add chopped parsley.

  
    Storage
  
    • The dressing can be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 - 2 days.

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