Description
This quick and easy Smoked Cheese Dip blends smoked cheddar and gouda with sour cream for a rich, smoky, and creamy appetizer. Perfect as a dip for crackers or veggies, or as a unique spread for sandwiches, burgers, or pizza.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Set up a large food processor. Cut the smoked cheddar and gouda into chunks and place them in the processor.
- Pulse until the cheese is broken down into fine crumbs.
- Add sour cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Purée until the dip is completely smooth.
- Taste and add another tablespoon of sugar if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Scoop the dip into a serving bowl and serve with bread, crackers, or veggies. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality smoked cheeses for best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar and spice level to taste.
- This dip also works well as a spread for sandwiches and burgers.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
