Creamy smoked Gouda and tangy sour cream combine with golden caramelized onions, creating a warm, bubbly dip topped with fresh chives.
# 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
# Directions:
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
