Smokey-Spicy Cheesy Dip With Shallots
This Cheesy Dip Is Everything.
We. Lurve. Cheese.
We love it on its own. We love it on pizza. We love it on sandwiches. We love it on macaroni.
But we really get excited when we discover a way to use it in a dip.
And then we get absolutely enchanted when said dip emits a smokey-spicy combo that makes this a dip that gets a serious “wow” from anyone who tries it. Well, except maybe people that don’t like it spicy, or smokey.
For those who like it a bit tamer or want something that’s super kid-friendly, we recommend Melissa Clark’s recipe for Cheesy Scallion dip, from which our recipe was loosely inspired.
Our version, which incorporates generous amounts of nutty gruyere cheese, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, is absolutely divine with a simple cracker or some cut-up veggies.
You’ll Love This Cheesy Dip Because It’s Super Easy To Make.
We’re big fans of keeping it simple when it comes to putting together a dip like this. And this one will take you about 5 minutes to make.
Isn’t it lovely when something sooooo good can be made soooooo quickly???
And You’ll Also Love It Because It’s Super Versatile.
Having people over for a little cocktail soiree and want something nice for them to nibble on before dinner? Serve this dip.
Having a Sunday Funday on your sofa, armed with some Spicy Bloody Marys, and stoked to just Neflix and chill? Make this dip.
Want to be on the receiving end of oodles of compliments when you’re invited over to a friend’s house? Bring this dip with you.
So, without further adieu, here’s the recipe for our Smokey-Spicy Cheesy Dip With Shallots.
Smokey-Spicy Cheese Dip With Shallots
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cup (serves about 4 people as a nice appetizer of cocktail companion)
Ingredients
4 ounces whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ of a medium-sized shallot, finely minced (about 2 tbsp worth)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ cup Gruyere cheese, finely grated
1 small garlic clove, minced
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon or spatula until everything is smooth and nicely incorporated together. Taste for seasoning and add more cayenne if you want it a bit spicier.
Smokey-Spicy Cheesy Dip With Shallots
Ingredients
Preparation
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon or spatula until everything is smooth and nicely incorporated together. Taste for seasoning and add more cayenne if you want it a bit spicier.