Description
This Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is a creamy, sweet, and spicy appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game nights, or casual snacking. It’s made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and topped with glossy, spicy-sweet pepper jelly. Serve it hot with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies for a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix Cheese Base: Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
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Bake: Spread mixture in an oven-safe dish and bake for about 15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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Melt Pepper Jelly: Microwave pepper jelly in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted.
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Top and Serve: Pour melted pepper jelly over the hot cheese dip and serve immediately with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Cheese Base: Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Spread mixture in an oven-safe dish and bake for about 15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Melt Pepper Jelly: Microwave pepper jelly in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted.
- Top and Serve: Pour melted pepper jelly over the hot cheese dip and serve immediately with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Notes
- For extra heat, use a spicy pepper jelly or add diced jalapeños.
- This dip is best served hot but can be reheated if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American