Description
Spicy pepper jelly cheese dip brings zesty flavors dancing across creamy textures. Southern comfort meets gourmet flair, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish and Serving:
- 1/2 cup red pepper jelly
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Crackers or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the creamy cheese mixture onto a serving plate or shallow dish, using a spatula to create an even, smooth layer across the surface.
- Carefully drizzle and spread red pepper jelly over the cheese base, ensuring a uniform coverage that allows the vibrant jelly to contrast beautifully with the pale cheese mixture.
- Enhance the visual appeal by delicately scattering chopped fresh parsley across the top, adding a pop of green color and subtle herbal fragrance.
- Accompany the dip with an assortment of crisp crackers or crunchy chips, presenting the dish immediately for optimal texture and temperature, or refrigerate briefly if preparing in advance.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese beforehand to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Experiment with different pepper jelly flavors like jalapeño or habanero for a spicier kick and unique taste profile.
- Use room temperature cheese for better spreadability and more even texture throughout the dip.
- Opt for gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks to make this appetizer suitable for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg