Description

This Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and spicy-sweet goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, it comes together in under 30 minutes ideal for parties, game day, or whenever you’re craving a warm, savory snack with a zesty kick. Serve it up with your favorite crackers, chips, or toasted bread slices, and watch it disappear fast!

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion flakes
½ teaspoon salt
7 ounces pepper jelly

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Cheese Mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Bake the Dip:
Spoon the cheese mixture into an oven-safe dish or pie pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and hot throughout.
Melt the Pepper Jelly:
While the dip is baking, place the pepper jelly in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s fully melted and pourable.
Top with Jelly:
Once the dip is out of the oven, pour the melted pepper jelly over the hot cheese, spreading it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Serve:
Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or slices of crusty bread. Dig in and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe works beautifully with red or green pepper jelly—pick your favorite for color and flavor.
Want a little extra kick? Stir in a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
Make it ahead! Mix the cheese base in advance and bake just before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Dip
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~3 tablespoons
Calories: 170
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: cheese dip, pepper jelly, cream cheese dip, party appetizer, hot dip, spicy cheese dip