Description
Pepper jelly cheese dip combines creamy cream cheese with zesty jalapeño jelly for a quick party appetizer. Southern hospitality shines through this simple, crowd-pleasing spread you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup red pepper jelly
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Crackers or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until a uniform, creamy consistency develops.
- Transfer the cheese mixture into a shallow serving dish, ensuring an even, smooth surface across the container.
- Carefully drape a uniform layer of red pepper jelly over the prepared cheese base, covering the entire surface with a vibrant, glossy finish.
- Accompany the dip with an assortment of crisp crackers, crunchy pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for an inviting appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, more indulgent texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, preventing lumpy or uneven consistency.
- Experiment with different pepper jellies like jalapeño or habanero for varied heat levels and complexity.
- Prepare dip up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg