Description
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a creamy, spicy-sweet appetizer that everyone will love! It’s made with smooth cream cheese, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and a kick of hot honey. Perfect for serving with crackers, crostini, or veggies. A savory dip with a hint of heat that’s perfect for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Crackers, crostini, or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the cheese mixture evenly into a small baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling.
- Add the Hot Honey: Remove the baking dish from the oven and drizzle hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred spice level.
- Feel free to add a little more cheese on top before baking for a cheesier dip.
- For a more savory flavor, you can mix in some fresh herbs or a dash of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg