Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip
A warm and creamy dip made with a blend of cheeses, topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 ounces pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into an oven-safe dish or pie pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and hot.
- While the dip is baking, microwave the pepper jelly in a microwave-safe container in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Once the cheese dip is baked, pour the melted pepper jelly over the top and spread evenly.
- Serve warm with crackers, chips, or bread.
Notes
- You can use red or green pepper jelly depending on your flavor preference.
- For extra spice, use hot pepper jelly or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- This dip can also be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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