This blue cheese spread recipe is simple to make. The perfect appetizer or snack to serve with crackers and crudite.
A while back, I mentioned my father's favorite restaurant when I shared a baked halibut recipe that was inspired by the original "à la Louis" style.
One of the other great dishes I remember about Louis Tambellini's restaurant is the delicious blue cheese spread served at the bar. This place was always busy, but they did have a huge bar where you could wait for a table and order a drink, even if it was a Shirley Temple.
And, while you were waiting, you could snack on their yummy blue cheese spread with crackers. Much nicer than a typical offering of nuts or pretzels.
Ingredients
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Sour Cream
So, I attempted to make a similar spread from memory. I used Gorgonzola cheese and cream cheese as the base. Of course, you don't have to use Gorgonzola; any blue cheese will do.
I lightened it with a bit of sour cream and added some Worcestershire sauce for extra seasoning.
I served it with a couple of different kinds of crackers and some bagel chips. However, you could also make it a low-carb dish because I know it would be great with celery sticks, carrots, and other crudité too.
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The result was a big hit. I brought this dish to my brother's house for a small gathering of my siblings. They all loved it and agreed that it reminded them of the very same dish that we had at Dad's favorite restaurant.
Blue Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
- Blend well with a wooden spoon.
- Press into a ramekin or small bowl.
- Garnish will herbs or edible flowers
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready.
- Serve with crackers and cut up veggies.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Andrea Noren
Would the be freezable? It looks like it should be as long as it's an airtight container.
Patti Estep
I have not tried freezing it, but I think it could be done. An airtight container, as you mentioned, would be key.
Susan
Oh my gosh! Can’t wait to try this. My parents went to Tambellini‘s nearly every Saturday night when I was a child. All of our special events were celebrated there.
Patti Estep
Oh wow! I hope you love it Susan.
Kelly
wow..... I have fond memories living in Pittsburgh back in early 90s. We loved this place and that dip was to die for! Thank you, Kelly
Patti Estep
Thanks for the kind comment Kelly. It was a great place.
MrsSW
I thought this sound very nice so copied it to put in my appetizers for C'mas file. When I went to paste it in there it was already. Obviously I like the sound of this one. 🙂
Thanks, Patti,
Sheila
Patti Estep
Thanks Sheila, It's super easy but sometimes those are the best, right?