Barefoot Contessa Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip is made with finely chopped shallot, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Greek-style yogurt, good mayonnaise, crumbled sharp Gorgonzola, dashes of Tabasco sauce, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced fresh chives. This easy Barefoot Contessa Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip recipe creates a delicious appetizer that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
This Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip Recipe Is From How Easy Is That Cookbook by Barefoot Contessa.
Ingredients Needed:
- ¼ c finely chopped shallot
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 7 oz Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
- ½ c good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s
- 4 oz sharp (mountain) Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 5 dashes Tabasco sauce, or to taste
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp minced fresh chives
- Crudités and/or crackers, for serving
How To Make Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip?
- Combine ingredients in food processor: Place the chopped shallot, minced garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola, Tabasco, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
- Pulse to desired consistency: Pulse the processor about 12 times, until the mixture becomes almost smooth but remains slightly chunky.
- Add and blend chives: Add in the minced chives and pulse two or three more times until combined.
- Chill and serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Serve with vegetables and/or crackers: Enjoy this flavorful dip with your choice of crudités or crackers.
Recipe Tips:
- Pick sharp Gorgonzola for a stronger taste: A sharp, good-quality Gorgonzola will bring out a richer blue cheese flavor in your dip.
- Allow the dip to chill for 2 hours: Chilling the dip for at least two hours lets the flavors come together perfectly, so don’t skip this part.
- Adjust the spice level with Tabasco: If you like it mild, use fewer dashes of Tabasco, or add more if you want an extra kick.
- Add chives last for a fresh taste: Mixing in the chives at the end keeps them fresh and helps maintain a bit of texture in the dip.
- Serve with different dipping choices: Provide a mix of crunchy veggies and crackers so that everyone has something they like to dip
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, transfer the dip into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30 grams)
- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 230mg
- Potassium: 20mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 1g
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Barefoot Contessa Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip
Description
Barefoot Contessa Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip is made with finely chopped shallot, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Greek-style yogurt, good mayonnaise, crumbled sharp Gorgonzola, dashes of Tabasco sauce, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced fresh chives. This easy Barefoot Contessa Chunky Blue Cheese & Yogurt Dip recipe creates a delicious appetizer that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in food processor: Place the chopped shallot, minced garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola, Tabasco, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
- Pulse to desired consistency: Pulse the processor about 12 times, until the mixture becomes almost smooth but remains slightly chunky.
- Add and blend chives: Add in the minced chives and pulse two or three more times until combined.
- Chill and serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Serve with vegetables and/or crackers: Enjoy this flavorful dip with your choice of crudités or crackers.
Notes
- Pick sharp Gorgonzola for a stronger taste: A sharp, good-quality Gorgonzola will bring out a richer blue cheese flavor in your dip.
- Allow the dip to chill for 2 hours: Chilling the dip for at least two hours lets the flavors come together perfectly, so don’t skip this part.
- Adjust the spice level with Tabasco: If you like it mild, use fewer dashes of Tabasco, or add more if you want an extra kick.
- Add chives last for a fresh taste: Mixing in the chives at the end keeps them fresh and helps maintain a bit of texture in the dip.
- Serve with different dipping choices: Provide a mix of crunchy veggies and crackers so that everyone has something they like to dip.