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blue cheese dip spilling onto plate with carrot sticks, celery sticks, and chicken wings on the brown plate

Easy Chunky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe with Tarragon

This Easy Chunky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe with Tarragon is such a wonderful dressing to pair with an iceberg salad or a dip for some chicken wings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Melding time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Morter and Pestle optional
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz blue cheese, chunked or crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp French tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Garlic, Salt, and Tarragon

  • Mortar and Pestle Method: If you have a mortar and pestle, add the minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and chopped tarragon to it. Then, grind them together until they form a paste.
    Easier Option: If you don't have a mortar and pestle, finely mince the garlic and tarragon together on a cutting board. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the mixture and use the side of your knife to mash them slightly, creating a paste-like consistency.

Step 2: Combine the Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, add the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and the garlic-tarragon paste from Step 1.

Step 3: Mix Until Smooth

  • Use a fork or a rubber spatula to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You can leave some chunks of blue cheese if you prefer a chunkier texture.

Step 4: Season

  • Taste the dip and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Adjust to your preference.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

  • For the best flavor, cover the dip and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite vegetables, crackers, or wings. It also works well as a spread for sandwiches or burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less
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