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This crowd-pleasing Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip mixes tangy cheese and sparkly sweet-spicy pepper jelly for a snack that disappears fast. Friends will love it at parties. All you need are a few simple things and just five minutes. Big flavor, no hassle.
Must-Have Ingredients
To put together Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip, you'll want:
- Punch of Flavor:
- Garlic powder plus onion flakes make things pop
- Deeply Cheesy:
- Sharp cheddar for bold taste
- Creamy Base:
- Softened cream cheese keeps it smooth
- Sassy Sweetness:
- Go with whatever pepper jelly you like
- Lil’ Salty Finish:
- Add salt if you need it
How To Whip It Up
First, toss your cheeses, salt, and seasonings together till everything blends and looks creamy. Smooth that mixture into a baking dish. While it cooks at a medium oven temp, heat up your pepper jelly till it’s nice and gooey. Once the cheese bubbles, pour the jelly over and enjoy while it’s hot.
Easy Air Fryer Option
You can use an air fryer, too. Use a safe dish, cook at medium heat till creamy, and slather on that warmed jelly before serving. Fast, simple, can’t mess it up.
Keeping Things Tasty
Cover leftovers and stash them in the fridge for a few days. Zap a portion in the microwave or reheat it gently in the oven. Don’t freeze it–the texture won’t stay right.
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Tasty Pairings
This dip’s awesome with fresh veggies, crunchy crackers, warm bread, or chips. Anything goes, so bring plenty for everyone to dip in.
Change It Up
Toss in goat cheese for tang if you want a switch. Turn up the heat with some pepper jack or a hit of cayenne. Try swapping in pineapple or cranberry jelly for a twist. Meat eaters? Crispy bacon on top is a game changer.
Common Questions
- → What type of pepper jelly works best?
Any store version will do and you can pick the level of spiciness you love. Homemade jelly also works just fine—one cup, any peppers you have around.
- → Can this be prepped in advance?
You can mix the cheeses and seasonings ahead and stash it in the fridge. Just wait until you're ready to eat before heating and pouring the jelly. The warm jelly meeting melty cheese is the whole point.
- → What's best to dip in it?
Baguette slices or crackers are my favorite, but crunchy veggies hold up to scooping too. Anything tough enough to dig in will work great.
- → Could I make this in a slow cooker?
An oven or air fryer does the trick faster. The texture goes off in a slow cooker, so keep it quick and hot for the best cheese pull.
- → Is it super spicy?
It's all about which pepper jelly you choose. Go mild for just a little kick or grab the hot stuff if you want real heat.