Smoked Gouda Onion Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy smoked Gouda and sour cream with caramelized onions, baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 5–7 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize.
04 - 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.
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 20–25 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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The smoked Gouda brings a deep, mellow richness that feels fancier than the effort required.
  • Golden onions add a natural sweetness that balances the tang of sour cream perfectly.
  • It bakes into a bubbly, gooey centerpiece that disappears faster than you expect.
  • You can prep it hours ahead and just slide it into the oven when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Dont skip cooling the onions before mixing them in, hot onions can cause the cream cheese to separate.
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one so the top gets golden and bubbly faster.
  • If the dip looks dry after baking, stir in a splash of milk or cream before serving.
03 -
  • Grate the Gouda yourself instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts smoother and tastes fresher.
  • Let the dip sit for a full 10 minutes after baking so the texture sets and scooping is easier.
  • If you want extra color on top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, but watch it closely.
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