Description
Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a deliciously creamy and slightly spicy appetizer that is perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dip is a crowd-pleaser, combining the richness of cream cheese with the tang of cheddar and the sweetness of hot honey.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
- Crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, hot honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Remove from oven, drizzle extra hot honey, and garnish with chives or green onions.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- For a milder version, use regular honey instead of hot honey.
- This dip can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
