BEST COOKING RECIPES

Wow! This onion dip is not your typical out of the package dip. Instead
you pretty it up with a scooped-out ball of Gouda cheese. No kidding! Because it's so beautifully self-contained
it travels well when you want to take this as an appetizer to a party. Not only that
but your friends will be bowled over by the presentation and the great flavor. There will be no leftovers!

What you'll need:

- one 10-oz ball of imported Gouda cheese

- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

-1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)

- 4 oz roquefort cheese (crumbled)

- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (finely grated)

- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

- 3 drops of hot pepper sauce

- 1 tsp whole-grain mustard

- 4 Tbsp dark beer or stout

With a sharp knife
cut the top to make a lid from the Goulda cheese ball
about 1 inch thick. Save the lid. Hollow out the cheese without cutting through the wall of the ball. The wall should be as thin as you can make it on all sides. Take the reserved Gouda cheese and grate it and set aside.

In a small skillet
heat 2 Tbsp of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it reaches a golden brown color. This usually takes about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir often. Remove the onion from the skillet and set aside to cool.

Combine the Gouda
Roquefort
and Cheddar cheeses in a food processor
along with the remaining butter
the onions and the Worcestershire
mustard
and hot pepper sauce. Process the mixture until smooth. Scrape the sides occasionally. Pour in the beer and continue to process until smooth and creamy.

Next
fill the hollowed out Gouda ball with the mixture. You'll probably have more mixture than will fit in the ball. Place the lid on the ball of cheese and put the remaining dip into a bowl. Cover both with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.

One nice aspect of making this dip is that if you make it a day ahead
it actually enhances the flavor. When you serve the dip
bring out the Gouda ball in time to reach room temperature. You can use the additional dip to refill the cheese ball.

This recipe makes approximately 2 cups. You must refrigerate it at least 4 hours before serving.

Enjoy with Homemade Potato Chips
Bagel Chips and Pita Chips. You can find these recipes on my web site - see info below.