Description
A rich and creamy cheese dip topped with sweet and tangy pepper jelly, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for any gathering or a cozy snack night!
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion flakes
½ teaspoon salt
7 ounces pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). - Make the Cheese Mixture:
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt until smooth and well combined. - Bake the Dip:
Spread the cheese mixture evenly in an oven-safe dish or pie pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Melt the Pepper Jelly:
While the dip is baking, microwave the pepper jelly in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and pourable. - Top with Jelly:
Pour the melted pepper jelly over the baked cheese mixture and spread it evenly. - Serve:
Serve warm with crackers, chips, or bread.
Notes
- For extra spice, choose a hot pepper jelly or add a pinch of cayenne to the cheese mixture.
- This dip can be made ahead. Prepare the cheese mixture and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add the jelly topping just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ¼ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Cheese dip, pepper jelly dip, party appetizer, baked cheese dip, creamy dip