Recipes: Smoked Gouda Spread - Water Chestnut Dip

Two recipes I had prepared and sampled follow.  Both were hits with customers.  

There was a time when TFM prepared and sold their Smoked Gouda Spread.  Alas, they don't anymore.  So, here you go!  This was always a favorite with customers, so I knew this would be sure to please for Super Bowl sampling.

Smoked Gouda Spread

1 lb. shredded smoked Gouda

¼ c. mayonnaise

1 Tbl. minced red onion

1 Tbl. Tabasco

In a bowl mix all ingredients together.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

If you're not a Tabasco fan, just add your favorite hot sauce - Texas Pete, Frank's Red Hot, etc.

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I wanted to veer away from cheese, cheese and more cheese.  So I went with my Water Chestnut Dip which was a hit several years ago at TFM Huguenot.  For Super Bowl sampling it was a winner again.

Water Chestnut Dip

1 c. mayonnaise

8 oz. sour cream

¼ c. red onion, finely chopped

¼ c. chopped, fresh Italian parsley

8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 Tbl. Tamari soy sauce

Black sesame seeds (optional)

White sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Sesmark Rice Crackers with Sesame 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, parsley, water chestnuts, garlic and soy sauce, mixing until well combined.  Cover and refrigerate.

When ready to serve, place dip in a serving bowl.  Combine black and white sesame seeds and garnish dip.  Serve (chilled) with rice crackers.