Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
This easy Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, smoky, and perfectly sweet and spicy! A warm cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella base is loaded with crispy bacon, then topped with a glossy pepper jelly. Serve it warm with buttery crackers for an easy party appetizer that's perfect for holidays and game day.
Servings: 10 to 12 people
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese full fat, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup red pepper jelly
- Buttery crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and crumbled bacon until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8-inch round or similar 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and bubbling around the edges.
- During the last few minutes of baking, place the pepper jelly in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15–30 seconds, just until softened and easy to spoon.
- Remove the dip from the oven and immediately spoon the warm pepper jelly over the top. Gently spread it over the cheese mixture, leaving a little of the cheesy edge visible if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and gooey with buttery crackers.
Notes
Store leftover pepper jelly cream cheese dip in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 0.3mg