Swiss Cheese Dip
It’s actually almost embarrassing to tell you just how simple this recipe is. My favorite part? I typically have all 3 ingredients on hand at all times. Shredded Swiss Cheese, mayonnaise and scallions. (green onion tops)
This cheese and mayo dip is perfect when you get some surprise company, as it takes minutes to make. You can eat it right away, but I think it only gets tastier as it chills in the fridge and the flavors get a little time to get more acquainted.
We have served it a number of ways, from using it as a chip dip, to a Swiss cheese spread for crusty bread and crackers. I love it as a veggie dip, too. Plus it’s a little more on the healthier side that way.
How to make Swiss Cheese Dip
The hardest part of preparing this Swiss cheese and onion dip? Shredding the cheese and slicing the scallions. Of course, I am being facetious, if that is as hard as it is, why wouldn’t you make this dip?
You can purchase shredded Swiss cheese in a packet, but I would highly recommend that you take the extra couple of minutes to shred your own. It won’t have that funky preservative that keeps it from sticking together in the bag. Just good ‘ol cheese, the way it was meant to be.
Don’t skimp on the mayo. No low fat or fat free stuff here. Use full fat mayonnaise for this recipe. I promise you, it’s the only way.
If you want a more oniony flavor, you can add in some of the green onion to the dip. It gets really oniony really fast though, so you might want to make it as the recipe instructs the first time and switch it up after you taste it, if you feel you’d like to.
Simply combine the mayo, shredded Swiss, and scallions together in a bowl. Reserve a few scallions to garnish the top.
You can serve it right away, but I prefer to refrigerate it for a few hours before I do. I love it nice and cold, and then you’ll get the full flavor effect.
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Swiss Cheese vs. Jarlsberg Cheese
Switch this same recipe up by using Jarlsberg cheese in place of the Swiss. They are honestly both very similar in taste and in appearance. In fact, Jarlsberg is sometimes marketed as Swiss cheese, or Emmental.
Jarlsberg is sometimes referred to as Baby Swiss and has a sweeter, nuttier flavor than Swiss cheese does. It is a semi-firm yellow cheese you’ll find beneath its wax rind exterior. Both Norwegian kinds of cheese have similar melting characteristics.
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Swiss Cheese Dip
Creamy Swiss Cheese Dip, easily made with only 3 ingredients! Perfect for serving on crackers, or as a chip or vegetable dip.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces shredded swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions (green onion tops)
- 2 cups of mayo (REAL-- not the fat free or light kind)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients, reserving just a few of the green onions to sprinkle on the top of the dip.
- Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Great as a spread on crusty bread or crackers, or as a chip or veggie dip, too!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
Nutrition isn't guaranteed accurate.
I first published this recipe on October 8th, 2013. It was updated to improve user experience and re-posted June 22nd, 2020.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
I love these easy peasy dips!! Lovely just lovely
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Ginny says
Both of your dips “Award Winning Dip and Swiss Cheese Dip” sound great. I definitely will make them. THANKS!
Michaela Kenkel says
Thank you, Ginny!
Peggy Lutz says
Love these recipes
Michaela Kenkel says
Thank you! Happy to have you here!
Susy says
What kind/brand are the crackers on the picture?
Michaela Kenkel says
Crunch master is the brand and they are a multi-seed flax cracker. 🙂
Elaine says
I love cheese dips. Not to say how much I love Swiss cheese. This is definitely a great recipe to add to my menu.
Jenn says
I love the simplicity of this creamy dip, but I love the flavors even more! I know this is going to become a favorite in my house!
Taylor Kiser says
Love how easy this dip is to make! It’s sure to be a big hit!
Anjali says
I didn’t realize how easy it was to make cheese dip from scratch until I tried this recipe! It turned out to be so good!
Jacque Hastert says
This dip will steal anyone’s heart! It was perfect this weekend and was gone quickly. I whipped up another batch and quickly and it was gone just as quick as the first batch. Thank you!
Shashi says
This dip is perfect for summer snackin – and I bet it would be delicious with vegan mayo as well!
Julia says
Love this Swiss cheese dip! It’s creamy and full of flavours! Will definitely redo it soon. It’s perfect for Netflix night snacking 🙂
Caitlyn Erhardt says
Simple to make and so tasty. Love making this for a quick party appetizer.
veenaazmanov says
Amazing recipe. Thanks. Surely this is on my list of party planning. Creamy, cheesy, yum and delicious.
Kathryn says
Oh wow! This looks like a cheese lover’s dream. My neighbor is a cheese-aholic and would love this!
Kelly says
Mayo?!? I would’ve thought sour cream. Is it really that good with just Mayo?
Michaela Kenkel says
It just …works!! LOL — it’s the only way that I have ever made it! 🙂
Judy Stapleton says
This is delicious. The last one I made, I added canned baby shrimp. Everyone loved it.
Michaela Kenkel says
good idea, Judy!