Description
A sweet, spicy, and easy-to-make cheese dip that is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (120 g) pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, and kosher salt until smooth.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Spoon the pepper jelly evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden, or serve chilled for a spreadable version.
Notes
For a portable appetizer twist, try serving with pepper jelly cream cheese bites. Use fresh-shredded cheese for best melt and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg