# Required Ingredients:
→ 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 tbsp fresh chives, chopped plus additional for garnish
→ Seasonings & Flavorings
07 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ For Serving
12 - Tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetables
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Add olive oil to a medium skillet over medium heat and allow to shimmer.
03 - Add finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent and beginning to caramelize.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and fully combined.
06 - Add grated smoked Gouda, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt to the cream mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
07 - Fold sautéed onions, garlic, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives into the cheese mixture, mixing until well distributed.
08 - Pour the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip reaches serving temperature, bubbles at the edges, and develops a golden top.
10 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh chives if desired.
11 - Transfer to serving vessel and present warm with tortilla chips or freshly cut vegetables.
