Description
This Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip combines creamy cheese, crispy crackers, smoky bacon, and sweet-spicy jelly for the ultimate appetizer. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dip will be the star of your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 8 Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soften cream cheese and mix with cheddar cheese and green onions until smooth.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly into a 9-inch baking dish.
- Top with crushed Ritz crackers and bacon.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Warm pepper jelly in the microwave, then pour it over the baked dip.
- Serve warm with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Notes
- Experiment with different pepper jelly flavors like mango or pineapple.
- Toast the crushed crackers for extra crunch before adding them on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American