Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
This pepper jelly cream cheese dip is a creamy, sweet-and-savory appetizer made with bacon, cheddar, and scallions that’s perfect for effortless entertaining.
Equipment
- Head mixer optional
- Air Fryer optional
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped cooked turkey bacon about 5 slices
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup sweet and hot pepper jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. You can also use a spoon, but ensure it's smooth without any clumps.
- Add the cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, green onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a serving dish, and spoon the pepper jelly over the top, spreading to cover the surface.
- Garnish with extra green onion. Serve with chips, pretzels, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 0.4mg
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