Smoky Blue Cheese Dip with a Kick
One day, while listening to the melodious clank of rib bones landing in the galvanized bucket set on the table at Blue Smoke restaurant in New York, I came across the most amazing dip that put all other dips to shame.
I’m not talking about those runny dips from the supermarket. No, those pale in comparison.
I’m talking chunky, hearty, yummy, cheesy goodness – and of course, bacon makes everything better.
So when I came across the original recipe, of course I had to make it – and now everyone begs me for the recipe.
What I really love is that it’s simple and you can whip it up in advance – a no stress appetizer.
I like to serve this with pita chips or colorful root vegetable chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 shakes Tabasco
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
Instructions
- Stir the sour cream, mayo, scallions, Worcestershire, blue cheese, black pepper and Tabasco until blended
- Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or up to 2 days to let the flavors develop
- When ready to eat – sprinkle bacon on top and enjoy
Recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks – Perfect Party Foods.
I’ll be serving this tonight to usher in the new year.
I am known for my signature cocktails and this year, I’ll be making these amazingly festive Cranberry & Pomegranate Cocktails/Mocktails – recipe from Craftberry Bush.
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2013!
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Oh my, this looks absolutely irresistible! I’m trying this tomorrow. Thanks and Happy New Year!
Jeanette
Back in the late 70’s I worked in a pizza joint. We used to make our own blue cheese dressing to serve with chicken wings and your recipe is so much like it. Bottled dressings/dips can’t hold a candle to home made! I love the addition of bacon and onions, I’ll definitely be trying your recipe.
Happy New Year, Kelly!
Debbie 🙂
Yummy! Happy New Year, Kelly! Wishing you all the best in 2013.
Yum! I’m putting this on the to do list stat….love Lucy from craft berry bush, that drink is so pretty.
Kelly…that dip sounds wonderful..Happy New Year…may you have a happy, healthy and prosperous one…a year that all your dreams come true…
That sounds perfect for what I’m looking for. Your timing, as always, is impeccable 🙂 I’m pinning – and then heading to the store to get my supplies. Happy New Year to you and your family Kelly!!
This is a winner! Can’t wait to give it a try…Happy New Year!
Xo Heidi
Happy New Year. With bacon!
Bliss
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m heading out for shopping and on the way home I’m going to get the ingredients to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Happy New Year!
karianne
hey there! here’s wishing you and yours an awesome NEW YEAR!!! i am sure you will rock it!!! sending hugs…
Oh yum! Sounds delicious! 🙂
LOOKS AND SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY DIVINE! Definitely a perfect dish for a NYE party!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thanks Kelly, I have been looking for the perfect simple bleu cheese dip, and this looks like the one! Thanks so much for sharing
Oh my goodness, gracious! What a delicious bowl of blue-cheesy goodness! Pinning.
Wishing you a healthy, happy, delicious and delightful New Year!
Best,
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This looks and sound delicious! My family loves dips!
This looks amazing Kelly! My husband will love this! Thanks for linking up at the Summer Inspiration Link Party! Have a great weekend!
Found your site through Thistlewood Farms link party. I love blue cheese. Will be pinning this! Thanks for sharing.