Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip: A Crowd-Pleasing Favorite

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Base:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened for easy mixing)
  • 1 cup (240g) sour cream
  • 1 cup (240g) mayonnaise

For the Flavor:

  • 2 cups (200g) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping (Optional):

  • 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
PREPARATION