Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe (2024)

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Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe is a great addition to an appetizer buffet, picnic, or even a co*cktail party.

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My good friend Cynthia from What A Girl Eats is finally guest posting for me today, and sharing this wonderful Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip.

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We’ve talked about doing a post on each others’ sites for a couple of years, but have never actually acted on it until now. (Here’s my guest post on Cynthia’s site for Ipswich Almond Pudding.) We get along so well because we have a lot in common. In addition to our similar viewpoints on food and cooking, we love to travel.

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Cynthia used to live in London,and knows a lot about British food and culture, so much so, that I sometimes forget that she’s actually from the US! Where we differ is that I’ve never gone to cooking school, but Cynthia is classically trained in French cooking.

Love cheese dips? Try this goat cheese fondue which is made with just 2 ingredients!

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And this easy-peasy cheese ball with mushrooms!

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Without further ado, I’ll pass you over to Cynthia and her recipe for this lovely Trader Joe’s copycat blue cheese roasted pecan dip.

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From Cynthia at What a Girl Eats~

Christina and I are real life friends and live just 15 miles away from each other in sunny Southern California. We both share a similar philosophy about food. It doesn’t have to be complicated and fussy to taste good. We also believe in using real food, without processed ingredients.

Christina and I also share a love of Trader Joe’s, which is pretty much the Holy Grail of stores in California. Originally started here in my hometown of Pasadena in the 60’s, Trader Joe’s has now expanded across the country, and is now in many major cities throughout the US. I love picking up something delicious there, mostly because I know it won’t be laden with processed ingredients and chemicals.

One of my family’s favorite dips is their Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip. I’ve been making a ‘copycat’ version for a few years. Blue cheese and his Italian, French and British cousins, Gorgonzola, Bleu and Stilton are my husband’s favorite cheeses, so I always have some form of blue cheese on hand for him. We use this dip to spread on sandwiches, for nibbling with crackers or with fresh veggies. It’s great on warm bread too. I hope you enjoy this Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip!

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Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip

recipe inspired by Trader Joe’s dip, by Cynthia McCloud Woodman makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • cream cheese
  • pecans
  • your favorite blue cheese
  • sour cream

Directions

  1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly golden.
  2. In a food processor, blend cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth.
  3. Add sour cream, 1 tablespoonful at a time, until blended.
  4. Mix in toasted pecans. Pack in ramekins and chill one hour.
  5. Serve with crackers, bread or fresh vegetables.

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Blue Cheese and Roasted Pecan Dip

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Trader Joe's copycat dip recipe with blue cheese and pecans.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup (1.5 oz) pecans
  • 1/2 cup (3 oz) your favorite blue cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons sour cream (use less if you want less of a "dip" and more of a spread)

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly golden.
  2. In a food processor, blend cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth.
  3. Add sour cream, 1 Tablespoon at a time until blended.
  4. Mix in toasted pecans. Pack in ramekins and chill one hour.
  5. Serve with crackers, bread or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1 oz
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 134Total Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4g

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Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's blue cheese dressing? ›

INGREDIENTS: blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme, penicillium roguefort) natamycin (for freshness) mayonnaise (expeller pressed canola oil, water, whole eggs, apple cider vinegar, egg yolks, salt, white mustard (distilled white vinegar,water, mustard seed, salt), lemon juice ...

What to eat with blue cheese pecan dip? ›

Serve dip at room temperature with crackers, pretzels, bread, fruit, and/or vegetables.

What is blue cheese dip made of? ›

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, blue cheese, dried parsley, and garlic salt in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? ›

Why does my homemade blue cheese dressing get watery? As blue cheese dressing sits, the water in the sour cream can begin to separate. That's natural. Just stir the dressing before you spoon it onto the salad or sandwich.

Is blue cheese dressing anti inflammatory? ›

Blue cheese contains a compound called spermidine, which is a natural polyamine that is thought to slow the aging process and promote cardiovascular health. 5 Spermidine has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.

Is blue cheese dip good for you? ›

Blue cheese dressing does not contain many vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients. But it can increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K from the diet. Moreover, it provides calcium and phosphorus which are great for bone health and energy production.

What fruit goes best with blue cheese? ›

Traditional pairings for blue cheese include fresh fig, pear and apple slices, dried fruits, walnuts, chutneys, some jams, honey, truffle, chocolate, sherry, ports, stouts and of course wine….

What nut goes well with blue cheese? ›

Roasted pecans go well with semi-soft and springy cheese like gouda and blue cheese. These nuts have an earthy taste that will not clash with the unique flavors of the cheese. Try honey pecans to build the taste. Walnut halves are a popular addition to cheeseboard condiments.

What kind of cheese can I use instead of blue cheese? ›

Blue cheese is particularly assertive, so you will want to substitute it with another strong tasting cheese. Feta will work well in many recipes; the texture is similar and it is fairly pungent. See our collection of Cheese Recipes for ideas on using a variety of cheeses.

How long does blue cheese dip last? ›

Garnish with a light sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese and chives. This dip tastes great immediately, but gets even better after a short rest. Serve as desired. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to four days.

What is the name of the creamy blue cheese? ›

The two different Blue Cheese styles - creamy and crumbly - can be seen in many types of Blue Cheese, such as the younger, creamier Gorgonzola Dolce and the mature, more crumbly Mountain Gorgonzola.

Does Trader Joe's have blue cheese dressing? ›

Trader Joe's has its Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip that customers love, including one on Reddit who shared, "Trader Joe's Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip is my addiction [right now].

What is the blue stuff in blue cheese dressing? ›

Blue cheese is made using Penicillium, a type of mold that's responsible for its unique taste, smell, and appearance. Unlike other types of mold, Penicillium does not produce toxins and is safe to consume.

Is blue cheese a healthy dressing? ›

Blue cheese dressing does not contain many vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients. But it can increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K from the diet. Moreover, it provides calcium and phosphorus which are great for bone health and energy production.

Does Ken's blue cheese dressing have MSG in it? ›

Soybean Oil, Blue Cheese ([Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Penicillium Roqueforti], Natamycin [Natural Mold Inhibitor]), Distilled Vinegar, Water, Egg Yolk, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Natural Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate, Mustard Flour, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum, ...

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