Baked Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
Delicious Baked Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip made with cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- skillet
- medium microwave-safe bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Bacon and Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon about 6 slices, cut crosswise into ½-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
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 375℉. Cook the chopped thick-cut bacon in a medium skillet on medium heat until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Cut the cream cheese into 16 pieces and microwave in 15-second intervals until softened, about 45 seconds total.
- Stir in the bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions until combined. Transfer to a baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake until heated through and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Microwave the pepper jelly until slightly melted, about 25 to 30 seconds. Pour over the dip, spread evenly, and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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