This smoky gouda cheese dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with smoked gouda cheese, cream cheese, and a blend of spices, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Serve it with tortilla chips or sliced baguette and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked gouda cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped chives for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the smoked gouda cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped chives.
- Serve the smoky gouda cheese dip warm with tortilla chips or sliced baguette. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Smoked gouda cheese is made by placing regular gouda cheese in a smokehouse, where it is exposed to smoke from burning wood chips for several hours. This smoking process gives the cheese its unique and delicious smoky flavor.