Manchego Cheese Dip with Focaccia

Manchego Cheese Dip with Focaccia 

This dip is the same as the mushroom Manchego dip just without the mushrooms- not everyone is a mushroom lover I get it. We have something for everyone here & this dip is just too good. While the mushrooms are omitted, I will give you the tantalizing option of adding crumbled Italian sausage. Simply cook some Italian sausage in a pan and add it in at the end; easy breezy. 

Ingredients: 

• 4 tablespoons butter 

• 4 cups heavy cream

• 8 ounces of cream cheese (one package, softened)

• 1 tsp Garlic powder or chopped fresh

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 pepper 

• 1 cup Manchego cheese, grated. 

• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

• Just a sprinkle of each cheese (both kinds) set aside for melting on top of your finished dip

• optional: 1/2 pound of Italian sausage is a great addition to this recipe.

Directions: 

1. Mix the cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Stir it together over medium heat until combined. 

2. Add the garlic, salt & pepper and whisk together. 

3. Add both cheeses and whisk together until combined and smooth. 

4. When the sauce is done, combine the sausage if you decided to use it and the sauce in a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. If you are using an oven safe serving dish, then pop it back in the oven or mini toaster for a few minutes on 400 degrees just until the cheese on top is melted. Sprinkle with parsley or a thyme sprig for garnish and serve with focaccia bread and a small serving spoon