Description
Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is creamy, sweet, and spicy with just the right kick. Made with melty cheese and vibrant pepper jelly, this easy appetizer is perfect for parties, holidays, and game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly (red or green)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or fresh herbs
- Crackers, pretzels, or crostini for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon pepper jelly evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from oven, garnish if desired, and serve warm with crackers or pretzels.
Notes
For extra heat, use hot pepper jelly or swirl in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. This dip can also be made in the microwave for a quick option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pepper jelly cheese dip, sweet and spicy dip, party dip, holiday appetizer, easy cheese dip