Barbara Williams' Warm Blue Cheese Dip

• •8 oz Blue cheese (crumbled)
• •1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
• •1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• •16 oz Cream cheese (softened, cut into cubes)
• •1 tsp Salt
• •1 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the softened cream cheese cubes, crumbled blue cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Place the saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk or rubber spatula, until all the cheeses are melted and the dip is smooth and uniformly warm. This should take about 20-30 minutes. Be careful not to let the dip boil.

3. 3

   Once the dip is smooth and hot, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If serving immediately, transfer to a serving bowl. For extended serving, transfer the warm dip to a fondue pot or a small slow cooker set to 'warm' to maintain its creamy consistency.

Chef's Tips

• 💡Serve this warm blue cheese dip with an assortment of dippers like pretzel bites, sturdy crackers, pita bread, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or apple slices.
• 💡For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of black pepper or a dash of hot sauce if you like a little kick.
• 💡Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before starting; this helps it melt smoothly and prevents lumps.