Smoked Gouda & Onion Dip (Print)

A rich, bubbly bake with smoked Gouda, sour cream, and caramelized onions. Ideal for party snacking with chips or fresh veggies.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 ½ 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 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

→ Seasonings & Flavorings

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

→ For Serving

12 - Tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetables

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoked Gouda creates this incredible depth that tastes like you spent hours caramelizing onions over an open fire
  • It comes together in minutes but bakes into something that feels fancy enough for your most food-snob friends
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if you actually have any
02 -
  • You absolutely must grate the Gouda yourself because the pre-shredded stuff will give you a grainy, separated mess instead of silky smooth perfection
  • Letting the dip rest those 10 minutes is not optional if you want the flavors to settle and the texture to become scoopable instead of runny
03 -
  • Grate the Gouda when it is cold from the refrigerator because warm cheese gets soft and smears instead of giving you clean, even shreds
  • Use the flattest baking dish you have so more surface area gets that golden, bubbly topping that everyone fights over
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