Description
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a warm, creamy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for serving with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables. Combining the smooth richness of cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese with smoked paprika and a drizzle of sweet, spicy hot honey creates a delightful balance of flavors that will excite your taste buds. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
Serving
- Crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly distribute the cheese mixture into a small baking dish, smoothing the top for even cooking.
- Bake the dip: Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbling around the edges, indicating it is thoroughly heated.
- Add hot honey: Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top to combine sweet and spicy flavors.
- Serve warm: Serve the dip warm alongside crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- For extra heat, use a spicier variety of hot honey or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- Allow the dip to cool slightly before serving to prevent burning.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time by mixing the cheese ingredients and refrigerating, then baking and drizzling honey just before serving.
- Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted with mozzarella or mild cheddar cheese if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
