Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing (Easy Copycat Recipe)

Recreate the creamy, tangy flavor of Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing at home with this easy copycat recipe. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it’s perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes — and it comes together in about five minutes.

This copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese dressing brings the rich, restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen. It’s thick, chunky, and packed with bold blue cheese, with the same cool tang that makes the Outback version so crave-worthy. Best of all, you probably have most of what you need already in the fridge.

Why You’ll Love This Blue Cheese Dressing

• Tastes like the restaurant version. You get that same creamy, tangy, chunky blue cheese flavor without leaving the house.
• Ready in 5 minutes. No cooking required — just stir, chill, and serve.
• Simple ingredients. Everything comes from easy-to-find pantry and fridge staples.
• Totally customizable. Adjust the blue cheese, garlic, and tang to match your taste.
• Works on everything. Salads, wings, veggies, burgers, or a juicy steak — this dressing does it all.

If you love recreating restaurant favorites at home, you’ll also want to try this copycat Outback Steakhouse Caesar salad dressing and this Texas Roadhouse sweet Italian dressing.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Blue cheese — the star of the show; a good-quality, flavorful crumbled blue cheese gives the dressing its signature bite.
• Mayonnaise — creates the rich, creamy base.
• Sour cream — adds smoothness and a cool tang that balances the richness.
• Buttermilk — thins the dressing to a pourable consistency and layers in extra tang.
• White vinegar — a splash of acidity brightens the whole thing.
• Garlic — one minced clove adds savory, aromatic depth.
• Salt and pepper — to season and round out the flavor.
• Optional seasonings — onion powder or paprika if you want to make it your own.

How to Make Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until smooth.

Step 2: Crumble in the blue cheese. Mash it with a fork for a chunkier dressing, or blend it for a smoother texture. Stir in the buttermilk and white vinegar until creamy.

Step 3: Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors have time to meld. That’s it.

Tips for the Best Copycat Blue Cheese Dressing

• Use quality blue cheese. The cheese is doing most of the flavor work, so pick a variety you genuinely enjoy.
• Control the texture. Mash the crumbles by hand for chunky, or blend for smooth and pourable.
• Always chill first. Even 30 minutes in the fridge deepens the flavor and thickens the dressing.
• Dial in the tang. Prefer it sharper? Add a little more vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Make it your own. Onion powder, paprika, or fresh herbs are all easy add-ins.

How to Store Blue Cheese Dressing

Store your homemade blue cheese dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Give it a good stir before serving, since it naturally thickens as it sits — if it gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of buttermilk or milk. Freezing isn’t recommended, as the creamy texture breaks down once thawed. And since this dressing is served cold, there’s no reheating needed.

What to Serve With Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is endlessly versatile. Spoon it over a crisp spinach and strawberry salad with air fryer bacon, or use it as a cool dip for steakhouse wings and Cajun fries.

It’s just as good with fresh veggies — think ranch-roasted carrots or grilled asparagus — and it’s a bold, tangy finish drizzled over a juicy air fryer T-bone steak. Slather it on a copycat Red Robin burger and you’ve got a serious upgrade.

Want to build a full Outback-style spread around it? Pair it with a copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion or a bowl of Outback Walkabout Soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this dressing ahead of time? Yes — and it’s actually better when you do. The flavors meld and deepen as it rests, so making it a few hours or even a day ahead is ideal.

Can I use a different cheese instead of blue cheese? Blue cheese gives this dressing its signature flavor, so it’s the best choice. Gorgonzola is the closest swap if you’d like something a little milder, though it will change the taste.

Can I make it without buttermilk? Yes. Substitute regular milk, or make a quick buttermilk by stirring 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar into 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Can I leave out the garlic? You can. Omit it entirely for a milder dressing, or use a small pinch of garlic powder in its place.

How do I make it spicier? Stir in a few dashes of hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne, or some finely chopped jalapeño.

How long does it last in the fridge? Up to one week in an airtight container.

Can I make it vegan? Yes — use a plant-based blue cheese alternative and swap in dairy-free buttermilk or a non-dairy milk like almond milk.

More Copycat Outback Steakhouse Recipes

• Outback Steakhouse Toowoomba Steak
• Copycat Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup
• Outback Steakhouse Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
• Air Fryer Outback Steakhouse Sweet Potato
• Air Fryer Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion

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