| Wow! This onion dip is not your typical out of the | | | | with the remaining butter, the onions and the |
| package dip. Instead, you pretty it up with a | | | | Worcestershire, 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 travels | | | | sides occasionally. Pour in the beer and continue to |
| well when you want to take this as an appetizer | | | | process until smooth and creamy.Next, fill the |
| to a party. Not only that, but your friends will be | | | | hollowed out Gouda ball with the mixture. You'll |
| bowled over by the presentation and the great | | | | probably 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 cheese | | | | remaining dip into a bowl. Cover both with plastic |
| - 4 Tbsp unsalted butter | | | | wrap 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 sauce | | | | to reach room temperature. You can use the |
| - 3 drops of hot pepper sauce | | | | additional dip to refill the cheese ball.This recipe |
| - 1 tsp whole-grain mustard | | | | makes 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 cheese | | | | with Homemade Potato Chips or Zesty Lemon |
| ball, about 1 inch thick. Save the lid. Hollow out the | | | | Thyme 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 on | | | | allowed to modify any part of its content and all |
| all sides. Take the reserved Gouda cheese and | | | | links should be kept active.For more great dip |
| grate it and set aside.In a small skillet, heat 2 | | | | recipes and other types of appetizers and |
| Tbsp of the butter over medium heat. Add the | | | | appetizer meals, visit Gray is an avid lover of |
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| color. This usually takes about 7 to 10 minutes. | | | | Easy Appetizer Recipes found at where you can |
| Stir often. Remove the onion from the skillet and | | | | find delicious ideas for all kinds of appetizers, |
| set aside to cool.Combine the Gouda, Roquefort, | | | | raclette grilling, tapas small plates, snacks and |
| and Cheddar cheeses in a food processor, along | | | | soups. |