Description
Spicy and sweet hot honey cream cheese dip elevates party appetizers with its irresistible blend of creamy richness and zesty heat. Guests will devour this simple yet sophisticated spread, creating memorable moments of culinary delight you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) hot honey
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Serving Suggestion:
- Crackers
- Crostini
- Vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare a compact baking vessel and warm the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring an even heating environment for the creamy concoction.
- Blend softened cream cheese with Monterey Jack cheese, incorporating garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt into a harmonious, velvety mixture that promises rich flavor complexity.
- Transfer the smooth cheese blend into the selected baking dish, spreading it uniformly to guarantee consistent heating and texture throughout the dip.
- Place the prepared dish into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 15 minutes until the surface becomes gloriously bubbly and heated through.
- Carefully extract the baked dip from the oven, then artfully cascade hot honey across the molten surface, creating an enticing golden drizzle that adds a spicy-sweet dimension.
- Present the aromatic dip immediately alongside an array of accompaniments like crisp crackers, toasted crostini, or fresh, crunchy vegetable sticks for a delightful interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting smoked paprika or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Use gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks to make this dip suitable for different dietary needs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently in the microwave to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg