Description
Barefoot Contessa’s chunky blue cheese and yogurt dip delivers creamy, tangy perfection for party appetizers. Ina Garten’s signature style blends robust blue cheese with smooth yogurt, creating an irresistible dip you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sharp (mountain) Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 7 ounces (198 grams) Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) finely chopped shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 dashes Tabasco sauce, or to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Crudités and/or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by finely chopping shallot and mincing garlic to ensure even distribution of flavors throughout the dip.
- Load all ingredients except chives into the food processor, including yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola cheese, lemon juice (30 milliliters / 1 fluid ounces), Tabasco sauce, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Secure the steel blade attachment in the food processor and pulse the mixture approximately 12 times, creating a slightly chunky yet mostly smooth consistency.
- Delicately fold in freshly minced chives, gently pulsing 2-3 additional times to incorporate herbs without over-processing.
- Transfer the creamy dip into a clean serving bowl, ensuring smooth surface with a spatula.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, sealing edges to prevent air exposure and potential flavor contamination.
- Refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, which enhances the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly and release its complex flavor notes.
- Arrange an assortment of fresh vegetable crudités and crisp crackers around the dip for an elegant and inviting presentation.
Notes
- Serve with different dipping choices: Crisp carrot sticks, crunchy cucumber slices, and hearty crackers offer a delightful variety for guests with different tastes.
- Add chives last for a fresh taste: Sprinkle freshly chopped chives just before serving to preserve their vibrant green color and provide a subtle oniony crunch.
- Adjust the spice level with Tabasco: Control the heat by starting with a few drops and gradually increasing to match your personal spice preference.
- Allow the dip to chill for 2 hours: Refrigerating the mixture helps blend flavors and creates a smoother, more cohesive texture that tastes even better.
- Pick sharp Gorgonzola for a stronger taste: Selecting a high-quality, aged Gorgonzola cheese will elevate the dip’s depth and create a more intense blue cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30 grams)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg