Description
This Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip And Bites combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful appetizer. Perfect for gatherings, it features creamy cheese and vibrant pepper jelly that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Pepper Jelly
- Fresh Herbs (chopped chives or parsley)
- Crackers or Bread (sliced baguette)
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Start by taking your cream cheese out of the refrigerator and letting it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes until it's softened.
- Mix the Dip: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with half of the pepper jelly. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add Herbs: Fold in your chopped fresh herbs for added flavor. This is where you can get creative—feel free to mix in some garlic powder or onion powder for an extra kick!
- Assemble the Bites: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto your crackers or slices of bread. Top each bite with a spoonful of the remaining pepper jelly for a beautiful finish.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle with additional herbs or a pinch of cracked black pepper for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy the compliments!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chill the assembled bites for about 30 minutes before serving to help the flavors meld. Experiment with different flavors of pepper jelly for variety.