Description
A creamy, tangy, and sweet-heat cheese dip perfect for parties and gatherings, made with cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper jelly.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly (mild or hot)
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by placing it on the counter for 20–30 minutes or microwave for 5–7 second bursts until soft.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar together until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in the pepper jelly and diced green onions until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or crackers, garnished if desired.
Notes
This dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Adjust pepper jelly amount for desired sweetness and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern