Description
Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a decadent and flavorful appetizer that combines the creaminess of cream cheese with the sweet heat of hot honey. Baked to perfection, this dip is perfect for parties or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Chopped chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cream cheese: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese if using. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the mixture: Spread the mixture into a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, pretzels, crostini, or sliced veggies.
Notes
- To make your own hot honey, gently warm honey with a pinch of chili flakes.
- This dip can also be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
