Smoked Gouda Caramelized Onion Dip (Printable Format)

Creamy smoked Gouda and sweet caramelized onions combine for a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dip Base

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
06 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced yellow onions, then season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes until onions are golden brown.
02 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the onions cook.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, blend together smoked Gouda, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the caramelized onions into the creamy mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
06 - Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
07 - Garnish the warm dip with chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately with crackers or slices of bread.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Caramelizing onions slowly allows for maximum sweetness and depth of flavor.