PEPPER JELLY CHEESE DIP
This Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet with a spicy kick. It comes together in minutes and makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, holidays, or game days. Serve warm with crackers or chips.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup pepper jelly any flavor
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Green onions finely chopped (optional garnish)
- Crackers or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture into a small baking dish.
- Add Jelly: Spoon pepper jelly evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until warm, bubbly, and slightly melted.
- Serve: Top with green onions if desired and serve warm with crackers or chips.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble ahead and bake just before serving.
- Customizing the Flavor: Use hot pepper jelly for more heat or mix half red and half green for a festive look.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Ritz crackers, baguette slices, pita chips, or veggie sticks.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and vegan mayo if needed.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently.