Gouda Onion Dip

Wow! This onion dip is not your typical out of thewith the remaining butter, the onions and the
package dip. Instead, you pretty it up with aWorcestershire, mustard, and hot pepper sauce.
scooped-out ball of Gouda cheese. No kidding!Process the mixture until smooth. Scrape the
Because it's so beautifully self-contained, it travelssides occasionally. Pour in the beer and continue to
well when you want to take this as an appetizerprocess until smooth and creamy.Next, fill the
to a party. Not only that, but your friends will behollowed out Gouda ball with the mixture. You'll
bowled over by the presentation and the greatprobably have more mixture than will fit in the ball.
flavor. There will be no left-overs!What you'll need:Place the lid on the ball of cheese and put the
- one 10-oz ball of imported Gouda cheeseremaining dip into a bowl. Cover both with plastic
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butterwrap and refrigerate before serving.One nice
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)aspect of making this dip is that if you make it a
- 4 oz roquefort cheese (crumbled)day ahead, it actually enhances the flavor. When
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (finely grated)you serve the dip, bring out the Gouda ball in time
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauceto reach room temperature. You can use the
- 3 drops of hot pepper sauceadditional dip to refill the cheese ball.This recipe
- 1 tsp whole-grain mustardmakes approximately 2 cups. You must
- 4 Tbsp dark beer or stoutWith a sharp knife,refrigerate it at least 4 hours before serving.Enjoy
cut the top to make a lid from the Goulda cheesewith Homemade Potato Chips or Zesty Lemon
ball, about 1 inch thick. Save the lid. Hollow out theThyme Pita ChipsImportant: Feel free to republish
cheese without cutting through the wall of the ball.this article on your website. However, you are not
The wall should be as thin as you can make it onallowed to modify any part of its content and all
all sides. Take the reserved Gouda cheese andlinks should be kept active.For more great dip
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