Blue Cheese Dip

By vealam

by Sarah Dickerman

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 pound smoked (or regular) blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Assorted fresh vegetables for dipping (such as baby carrots, green beans, and endive leaves)

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle salt over garlic and chop, occasionally smearing mixture with blade of knife, until paste forms. Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, and thyme in a medium bowl. Add cheese; mash with the back of a fork until cheese is finely crumbled. Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with assorted vegetables. DO AHEAD: Can be
made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.