David adores smoked Gouda cheese, so when I spied a Smoked Gouda Cheese dip at the deli, I brought it home to him as a treat. It was love at first bite! The ingredients list on the package was pretty simple, so I decided to DIY the recipe.

As long as you start with a good smoked Gouda that you like and a solid mayonnaise, this decadent deliciousness is easy to love.

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Try a dollop, or two, on a bunless burger or on a grilled chicken breast. The purple or red onion is what really makes this a treat.

When shopping for the smoked gouda cheese, be sure to check labels. Carb counts seem to vary a bit, and you’ll want to find brands with the lowest carb per serving.

Speaking of serving, the nutritional information below is for a serving of about two tablespoons. Each serving has roughly 27 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein and 0.6 grams of carbs (check your labels!). The high fat makes if perfect to pair with a leaner meat like chicken breast.

If you’re eating higher protein, you can reduce the amount of mayonnaise to 1/2 cup (or less) and use 1/4 cup of high protein, low fat Greek yogurt. Fage makes a very good Greek yogurt. The Aldi brand of Greek yogurt is another good option.

The liquid smoke is optional. Whether you decide to use it or not might depend on how smoky your cheese tastes. Flavor seems to vary a lot by brand.