Description
This Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is the ultimate party appetizer with creamy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a layer of sweet-spicy pepper jelly. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or snack nights, this easy dip recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and brings bold flavor to your table.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepper jelly
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Crackers or crostini, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
3. Spread the cheese mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
5. Remove from the oven and spoon pepper jelly over the top.
6. Let the jelly melt and spread, then sprinkle chopped green onions.
7. Serve warm with crackers or crostini.
Notes
Let the cream cheese soften before mixing to make blending easier.
You can use red pepper jelly, jalapeño, or habanero depending on your spice preference.
This dip also tastes great chilled and served as a spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg