3-Grams-of-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

Name: 3-Grams-of-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing
Yield: makes 2 1/4 cups (18 servings)
Ingredients: 1 cup Rocco’s Magnificent Mayonnaise (page 200) or store-bought low-fat mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s Low-Fat Mayonnaise Dressing; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream, such as Breakstone’s; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 5 ounces reduced-fat blue cheese, such as Treasure Cove; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

Believe it or not, it wasn’t so long ago that most people thought blue cheese was a bit exotic—a stinky, strange cheese with (heaven forbid!) mold in its veins. But blue has gained traction because its rich, creamy texture and tangy taste are fabulous—whether eaten out of hand, crumbled over a salad, or stirred into a dressing. But this is no lean cheese, my friends. Thankfully, a little goes a long way, and there are great-tasting low-fat blue cheeses available in most major supermarkets today.

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