Smoked Gouda Onion Dip (Printable)

Creamy, smoky blend of Gouda and caramelized onions bakes until golden and bubbly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1½ cups smoked Gouda cheese, grated
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

→ Seasonings & Flavorings

07 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

12 - Tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetables

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering
03 - Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize
04 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, taking care not to burn the garlic. Remove from heat and let cool slightly
05 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth
06 - Add the grated smoked Gouda, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined
07 - Fold in the sautéed onions and garlic, plus 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, mixing well
08 - Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbling, and golden on top
10 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with additional chives if desired
11 - Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh-cut vegetables

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The smoked Gouda melts into creamy, golden waves that taste like campfire comfort without leaving your kitchen.
  • Caramelized onions add a natural sweetness that balances the tang of sour cream perfectly.
  • It holds its heat long enough for everyone to get seconds, and the leftovers reheat like magic.
  • You can prep the whole thing a day ahead and just slide it in the oven when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling time after sautéing the onions, adding hot onions to cold cream cheese creates a greasy mess.
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one so the top gets golden and bubbly all over.
  • If your dip looks dry after baking, stir in a tablespoon of milk or cream before serving to bring it back to life.
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, the anti caking agents in bagged cheese keep it from melting smoothly.
  • Use a cast iron skillet to sauté the onions, then transfer the whole thing to the oven in the same pan for fewer dishes.
  • If the top is not golden enough after baking, switch the oven to broil for one minute and watch it closely.
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