Baked Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip

Name: Baked Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 6 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound cream cheese; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish; 1 cup pepper jelly; Ritz or buttery round crackers for serving

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:35min

The sweet and savory combo is irresistible, and it’s perfect for holiday parties! https://www.thekitchn.com/baked-pepper-jelly-cream-cheese-dip-recipe-23697398

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:08:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories318.4 kcal (16%)

Total Fat26.4 g (38%)

Carbs12 g (5%)

Sugars8.3 g (9%)

Protein9.5 g (19%)

Sodium382.7 mg (19%)

Fiber0.7 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

8 ouncesbacon

thick-cut, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

1 poundcream cheese

8 ouncessharp cheddar cheese shredded

2scallions

medium, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

1 cuppepper jelly

crackers

or buttery round, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 375℉. Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces chopped thick-cut bacon in a medium skillet on medium heat until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a double layer of paper towels.

Step 2

Cut 1 pound cream cheese into 16 pieces and place in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals until softened and easy to stir, about 45 seconds total. (Alternatively, use room temperature cream cheese.)

Step 3

Stir in the bacon, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 2 thinly sliced medium scallions until evenly combined. Transfer to an 8-inch square or other 2-quart baking dish and spread into an even layer.

Step 4

Bake until the dip is heated through and bubbling around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 5

Microwave 1 cup pepper jelly in a small microwave-safe bowl until slightly melted and pourable, 25 to 30 seconds. Pour over the dip and spread into an even layer.

Step 6

Garnish with more thinly sliced scallions if desired and serve warm with Ritz crackers.