Delicious Cheese Dips (3 Varieties | Cold or Hot)
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Delicious Cheese Dips (3 Varieties | Cold or Hot)
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Three variations of cheese dips, delicious hot or cold. Smoked Gouda Dip, Jarlsberg Jalapeno cheese dip and Gruyere Cheese Dip pack a flavorful punch of cheesy, creamy, deliciousness with just a few ingredients and are ready in minutes! Be sure to read the notes for some fabulous variations!
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Ingredients
Toasted Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic minced fine
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Smoked Gouda Dip
- 1-1 1/2 cups smoked Gouda cheese shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise scant, real mayo
- 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic toasted
- 1 tablespoon red onion chopped fine
- 1/4 cup bacon bits homemade or store bought
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
Jarlsberg Jalapeno Dip
- 1-1 1/2 cups Jarlsberg cheese shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise scant, real
- 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic toasted
- 1 tablespoon red onion chopped fine
- 1/2 small Jalapeño seeds removed, chopped fine (increase or decrease amounts based on heat)
- 1/4 cup bacon bits homemade or store bought
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- garnish with a couple slices of fresh jalapeno optional
Garlic Gruyere Dip
- 1-1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise scant, real
- 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic toasted
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup bacon bits homemade or store bought
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
Dipping Suggestions
- carrots sliced
- bell peppers red, orange, yellow, green, sliced
- Jicama sliced
- cucumbers sliced
- celery sliced
- sugar snap peas
- variety of crackers
- tortilla chips great when dips are heated
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Instructions
Toasting Garlic
- Chop desired amount of garlic, start with two cloves, more if you'd like to use in other recipes.
- In a heavy duty pan, over medium-high heat, pour about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, toss in your finely chopped garlic and stir until golden, stir the entire time and don't walk away, just takes a couple of minutes and it will burn fast!
- Using a slotted spoon scoop the garlic out onto a paper towel to drain, cool completely.
- Make up extra toasted garlic and keep it in a clean, recycled spice jar in your fridge for use on salads, pastas, garlic toast, etc.
All Dip Instructions
- Mix together softened cream cheese (if using), mayonnaise, whisking until smooth.
- Add in bacon bits, red or green onions (depending on dip), toasted garlic, salt (to taste) and shredded cheese(s) (plus chopped jalapeno for Jarlsberg Jalapeno dip). Mix well until combined.
- May be served immediately, but flavors are better if allowed to sit in fridge for 30 minutes or more. Serve with your favorite crackers, veggies, or chips. See notes about storing, freezing and heating.
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Notes
- In a tightly covered container, keeps in fridge up to 7 days. If left out for more than 2 hours, discard leftovers. Freeze up to 3 months.
- Tips for Freezing Dips | Some amount of separation may happen if frozen and thawed, higher fat content yields less separation. If you decide to freeze, the best use for the cheese dip(s) would be to thaw, stir in a little cream and bake until bubbly.
- Substitution for Toasted Garlic | I recently found this product at our grocery store, and it's pretty delicious; organic garlic nuggets
- See post for more tips for cold dips and how to keep your hot dips creamy.
- HEAT | Place in a shallow, oven safe dish and heat until bubbly in a 350º oven for 20-25 minutes, serve with tortilla chips
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
221IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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