Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe with Anchovies

glass mason jar filled with Homemade Caesar Dressing, with a spoon inside of the jar

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Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe with Anchovies

This Homemade Caesar Dressing is thick, creamy and full of tangy, salty flavors. Our version of this classic dressing has been successfully prepared many times, by many people, making it both time and taste tested.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Caesar Dressing, Homemade Caesar Dressing

Servings: around 1 1/4 cups

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

Note: this recipe contains raw egg. Consuming raw egg may increase the risk of foodborne illness. If you prefer cook the egg in 140-degree water for 3 minutes before using.

2 medium garlic cloves
3 to 5 anchovy fillets around 1/3 to 1/2 of a 2-ounce can – see Note below
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated chicken broth or bouillon see Note below
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

In a blender, combine garlic, anchovies, egg, Dijon mustard, broth granules, Worcestershire sauce, juice from 1/2 lemon and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a measuring cup, combine oils. With the blender running, slowly add the oil mixture. (If the dressing comes out runny, it probably means you added the oil too fast. It should be a drizzle as you pour it in).
Taste and add more lemon juice as needed. Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

Notes

Gluten free: Use gluten-free granulated chicken bouillon/broth and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

Make ahead: Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. If you precook the eggs before adding (see note in recipe header), it could last another day or two.

Note on anchovies: The flavor of whole anchovies will be stronger than mashed anchovy from a tube, as the latter has vinegar and spices added that make the fish flavor milder. In my opinion, Caesar Dressing tastes best using whole anchovies. However, if all you can find is anchovy paste in a tube, I would start with around 2 teaspoons, and add more to taste.

Note on granulated chicken broth: One packet (4g) of Herb-Ox Granulated Chicken Bouillon works perfectly. If you can’t find granulated chicken broth, smash a bouillon cube into small bits.

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