Hearty three-cheese leek dip from the oven

Name: Hearty three-cheese leek dip from the oven
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese; 1.5 oz leeks; 4.2 oz mayonnaise; 2 tsp starch; 4.2 oz cheddar cheese; 2.1 oz Gouda cheese; 2 cloves garlic; 1 baguette; 1 tsp chili flakes; 0.3 oz parsley; 2.8 oz butter; 0.5 oz fried onions; oil (for frying); salt; pepper

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Marco Hartz

Chef at Kitchen Stories

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"Your next Super Bowl party upgrade is here! Boosting the mood with a three-cheese & leek dip? Never fails. Tips to make it even more versatile: For a bolder flavor, sub cheddar with a sharp blue cheese or add a bit of goat cheese. For a milder taste, shredded mozzarella is the way. You can also sprinkle the garlic bread with extra herbs like thyme or rosemary. A squeeze of lemon juice over the finished dip adds a refreshing touch. Vegan option: Replace cream cheese and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives (e.g., cashew cream cheese and vegan mayo) and a vegan cheese that melts well (e.g., vegan mozzarella or cheddar). For extra toppings sprinkle roasted nuts (like walnuts or almonds) or crispy onion rings over the finished dip. A dash of smoked paprika gives the dip a smoky note. Make your favorite version now and enjoy the game. You can also prepare it in advance, so you can skip the work during the exciting halftime show. Have fun with it – and may the best team win!"

Difficulty

Easy 👌

Preparation

15 min

Baking

20 min

Resting

5 min

Ingredients

4Servings

MetricImperial

225 g

50 g

120 g

2 tsp

120 g

60 g

2 cloves

baguette

1 tsp

chili flakes

10 g

parsley

80 g

butter

15 g

fried onions

oil (for frying)

salt

pepper

Utensils

oven, frying pan, serrated knife, cutting board, baking sheet, box grater, bowl, bowl (small), baking dish

Nutrition per serving

Cal1014

Fat82 g

Protein23 g

Carb48 g

Step 1/4
- oil (for frying)
- 50 g leeks
- salt
- 1 baguette
- oven
- frying pan
- serrated knife
- cutting board
- baking sheet
Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F fan setting. Heat some vegetable oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Wash the leek, halve it lengthwise, and slice into thin rings. Add leek to the pan and sauté for approx. 6–8 min. until soft and slightly golden. Season with salt and let cool. Meanwhile, slice baguette into even pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
Step 2/4
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 g parsley
- 120 g cheddar cheese
- 60 g Gouda cheese
- 2 tsp starch
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 225 g cream cheese
- box grater
- bowl
Peel and finely chop garlic. Finely chop parsley leaves. Grate cheddar and gouda coarsely. In a bowl, combine sautéed leek, cornstarch, most of the cheese, mayonnaise, and cream cheese.
Step 3/4
- 80 g butter
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- bowl (small)
In a small bowl, soften butter until very smooth. Add chopped garlic, parsley, and chili flakes, mixing well. Spread garlic butter evenly over baguette slices.
Step 4/4
- 15 g fried onions
- baking dish
Transfer cream cheese mix into a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar, gouda, and a bit of crispy fried onions. Bake the dip for approx. 20–25 min. until golden brown and bubbling. Bake garlic bread for approx. 10 min. until golden. Let dip cool for approx. 5 min. after baking, optionally garnish with crispy fried onions, and serve with the garlic bread.
Enjoy your meal!