Cheesy Gratin Dip for Sharing

Ingredients

• 100 g butter
• 0.5 onion (large (if small use a whole one), finely chopped)
• 2 leek or chives (stalks, chopped)
• salt (to taste)
• 500 g cream cheese
• 225 g heavy cream
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (divided; grated)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt 100 g of butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and the leek or chive stalks to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables until they are soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Season with salt to taste and mix well.

4. 4

   Incorporate 500 g of cream cheese and 225 g of heavy cream into the skillet. Mix constantly until you obtain a smooth and very creamy base.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and half a cup of the parmesan cheese to the mixture. Stir until the cheeses are integrated and begin to melt.

6. 6

   Transfer the creamy mixture to an oven-safe dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the remaining half cup of parmesan cheese over the surface.

8. 8

   Place in the oven under the broiler function until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly.

Notes

It is recommended to serve hot accompanied by bread toasts, crackers, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• cheese
• gratin
• party
• vegetarian
• baked