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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Sauces, Spreads, and Spices

    Creamy Smoked Gouda Dip

    Published: Oct 5, 2016 · Modified: Sep 12, 2018 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Thick and creamy smoked gouda dip is a flavorful, four-ingredient dip that's great for dipping homemade pretzels, veggies, and more. This is a smoked gouda appetizer favorite!

    A hand dipping a soft pretzel piece into a bowl of cheese dip.

    I think it's safe to say that smoked gouda is having a moment. And why shouldn't it be, because it's freaking delicious. During my last few trips to the grocery store I noticed smoked gouda chips and smoked gouda crackers, and let's not even get into the smoked gouda mac and cheese gracing the menu at a local restaurant.

    It's a change-your-life kind of mac and cheese.

    Here though we're leaving the mac out of it and simplifying our smoked gouda consumption to an easy stovetop dip. The same restaurant that serves the smoked gouda mac and cheese ALSO serves a smoked gouda dip to go with their homemade pretzels, making it possible to enjoy smoked gouda two times in the same dinner out.

    Comfort food at its finest.

    The gouda dip ingredients on a wooden cutting board.

    After making these olive oil soft pretzels at home recently, I couldn't help but think about that dip and set out to make my own. I was hoping the taste would be in the same ball park as the restaurant version, but wasn't expecting an exact dupe like this recipe turned out to be! Yessssssss.

    As it turns out, making a warm, cheesy dip is incredibly easy. A mixture of melted butter and flour (also called a roux) is started in a saucepan, to which you add milk and then shredded cheese.

    The dip will thicken and become smooth and creamy with some whisking, and is ready in no time for dipping, well, anything. Homemade pretzels were delicious, as were vegetables, chips, crackers, a random piece of bread...

    Creamy dip in a medium sauce pan with a whisk.

    This dip is best served immediately as the cheese will make it harden as it cools. We had leftovers, so we refrigerated the dip and then reheated it on the stovetop over low heat, stirring/whisking until it became smooth again. Perfect!

    A graphic of the dip in a bowl and the recipe ingredients with the recipe title in between.

    Creamy smoked gouda dip recipe notes:

    • Definitely use smoked gouda (versus other, non-smoked gouda varieties) for this recipe. Since there are just a few simple ingredients here, the smokiness is a welcome and necessary flavor.
    • Store leftover gouda dip in the fridge. To reheat, add to a small saucepan set over low heat and stir periodically until it's heated throughout. If it needs a little extra help becoming as creamy as it was the day you made it, add a little drizzle of milk as it's heating until it reaches your desired consistency.
    A hand dipping a soft pretzel piece into a bowl of cheese dip.

    Creamy Smoked Gouda Dip

    Thick and creamy smoked gouda dip is a flavorful, four-ingredient dip that’s great for dipping homemade pretzels, veggies, and more.
    4.69 from 32 votes
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    Course: Dip
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup milk*
    • 1 ⅓ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
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    Instructions

    • 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.

    Notes

    *I used 1% milk, but use your preferred variety.
    This smoked gouda dip sets up as it cools, so it is best served immediately. Reheat leftover portions on the stovetop over low heat, stirring until it becomes creamy and warm again.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lindsay says

      January 18, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Super happy with our Gouda smothered tots tonight! One lesson learned: don’t shred a block of Smoked Gouda with the brown “edge” on: that part won’t melt.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        January 24, 2022 at 12:35 pm

        That combination sounds delicious! Great tip, thanks for sharing how it went.

        Reply
    2. Thina says

      October 18, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Every time I try a cheese sauce I get a gravy kinda like sauce that lacks the cheese flavor even when I follow the recipe please advise why it’s so thick and NOT creamy I’d love to learn how to make it right and smooth

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        October 19, 2020 at 8:30 am

        Hi Thina, the cheese used is really the only ingredient that brings flavor, so I like to pick a bold flavor (like smoked gouda). As for the consistency issues, I can think of two things: make sure the butter and flour are fully combined before adding the milk, and perhaps lowering the temperature to prevent curdling, which can cause texture weirdness. I hope that is helpful - good luck!

        Reply
    3. Crissy says

      September 10, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious with soft pretzels! Such an easy dip!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        September 12, 2020 at 4:33 pm

        So glad you like it, Crissy! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ninjacat 88 says

      August 20, 2020 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I use Beemster cheese as I didn't have any gouda, and the recipe turned out just as delicious! (The gouda is still my favorite though) 😉

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 24, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        So glad you like it! Thanks for letting me know how it went. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jen says

      September 28, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      About how much does this make in the end do you thinj? I'd like to use it a base for a potato or zucchini gratin for a potluck.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        September 29, 2018 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Jen, that sounds like a delicious way to use this sauce. I'd estimate that it makes around 2 cups in total.

        Reply
    6. Claire says

      September 12, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was a massive hit last weekend!!!
      Everyone raved about it and I didn't have any left to try your trick with. But I will be making it again as bread dipped in smoky cheese is pretty much heaven!
      Best dip ever!!

      Reply
    7. Justine Howell says

      September 12, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing with homemade soft pretzels!

      Reply
    8. Wanda says

      September 09, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      So, I’m sitting at a restaurant (bar) that serves the best pretzel bread with gouda queso. Googled ‘gouda queso’ to make my own for friends. I’m trying this at home! Now to find a pretzel bread recipe.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        September 12, 2018 at 9:00 am

        I hope you enjoy, Wanda! It's one of my favorite appetizers to order out, and now make at home. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Valerie says

      January 20, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      We used a small fondue pot to keep it warm. Might want to occasionally stir. No leftovers at our house.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        January 21, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks for the fondue pot tip, Valerie. So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

      October 12, 2016 at 11:46 am

      This looks so delicious!! Definitely trying. <3

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        October 13, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    11. Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says

      October 06, 2016 at 9:30 am

      So, I am a caramel sauce with pretzels kind of girl. But I could probably be persuaded to mix things up with this beautiful bowl of molten cheese! Yum!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        October 13, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Ooooh caramel sauce. That's a good idea!!

        Reply
    12. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

      October 05, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Cheese is one of my guilty pleasures, and this dip looks incredible! I love that you used smoked gouda for a big, bold flavor. Those pretzels with this cheesy dip would be my ideal Friday night dinner! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        October 06, 2016 at 8:09 am

        Smoked gouda is one of my favorites! Thanks Kristine 🙂

        Reply

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