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Bleu Cheese Spread

N/A Allergens: Milk
Bleu Cheese Spread

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Western, European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Milk, Blue Cheese cultures

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A creamy, savory spread made from blue cheese, often blended with cream cheese or other soft cheeses for easier spreading.

Sensory Profile

TastePungent, Salty, Tangy, Umami
TextureCreamy, Smooth, Spreadable
AromaDistinctive, Pungent, Earthy, Milky
AcidityMedium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 30g (2 tbsp)
Calories320 kcal
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Trans Fat1 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Protein12 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars1 g
Calcium300 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium100 mg

Chef’s Secret

For a homemade spread, combine blue cheese with cream cheese and a touch of buttermilk or sour cream, then season with black pepper and a hint of garlic powder.

Substitutions

Best Match

Crumbled Blue Cheese

1:1

Intense flavor, but not spreadable, good for texture contrast.

Gorgonzola Dolce

1:1

Milder, creamier blue cheese, can be mashed for spreadability.

Feta Cheese (crumbled)

1:1

Salty and tangy, but lacks the distinctive blue cheese pungency.

Cream Cheese + Blue Cheese Dressing

1:1 (cream cheese) + to taste (dressing)

Creates a spreadable base with some blue cheese flavor.

Buying Guide

Check for real blue cheese as the primary ingredient. Store refrigerated.

Flavor Pairings

Crackers baguette celery sticks buffalo wings burgers pears walnuts.

Recipes Using Bleu Cheese Spread

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Holiday Event Dinner Party 30 Minutes Or Less Spreads

Awesome Cheese Dip

This unbelievably creamy and flavorful cheese dip is the perfect appetizer! Serve it warm with crunchy garlic toast rounds or your favorite crackers for an unforgettable taste sensation. So good, you'll be dreaming about it all weekend! This easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.

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