Creamy Smoked Gouda Dip Food

CREAMY SMOKED GOUDA DIP

Steps:

• Place butter in a saucepan set over low-medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until combined.
• Add milk and whisk to evenly mix. Keep whisking as the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 or so minutes, or until it's to a point where it can thickly coat the whisk (or a spoon).
• Once the mixture has begun to thicken, add the cheese. Stir or whisk frequently as the cheese melts and the dip becomes smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

SMOKED GOUDA BEER DIP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring until smooth, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the beer so the mixture is smooth. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar, Gouda, sour cream, mustard and paprika and whisk until the cheeses are melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the jalapenos, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

SMOKED GOUDA PIMIENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir together the mayonnaise, pimientos, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl; add the cheeses, stirring until blended. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

CREAMY SPINACH WITH SMOKED GOUDA GRATIN

Steps:

• PREPARE SMOKED GOUDA BECHAMEL:.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter or margarine; add the flour and whisk over moderately high heat for 30 seconds.
• Add the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
• Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the cream, smoked Gouda, paprika (if using)and nutmeg and whisk just until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• Use right away or cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• PREPARE THE SPINACH:.
• Preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat.
• In a large soup pot, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil.
• Add the spinach and cook over high heat, tossing with long tongs, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible add a squeeze of lemon; put into kitchen towels and press the water out.
• In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes(if using); add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the Smoked Gouda Béchamel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the spinach with the bread crumbs and shredded Gouda and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
• Serve hot.

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Grate the smoked Gouda.
• Add mayonnaise until spreadable or your preferred consistency.
• Add chopped onion, liquid smoke to taste, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
• You can make it as smoky or as spicy as you like (cayenne pepper for even more kick!).
• Garnish dip with finely chopped fresh jalapenos for color.
• Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies!