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Octoberfest Cheese Dip
Created By Melvin McKnight of Dallas, TX
1st Place — Cooking with Cheese
Ingredients:
1 T. olive oil
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1 c. diced onion
½ c. milk
½ c. shredded smoked cheddar
¼ tsp. salt
1 c. shredded extra sharp cheddar
3 T. German-style mustard
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 c. peeled and diced Granny Smith apple
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in skillet, add onions and cook stirring constantly until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly. In a large bowl combine smoked cheddar, extra sharp cheddar, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, milk, and German-style mustard. Mix with handheld mixer until well combined. Stir in onions and apples. Spread into a 1-quart baking dish. Bake 40 minutes or until dip is bubbling and top is slightly browned. Serve with crackers and chips.
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