Description
Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a deliciously creamy and slightly spicy appetizer that is perfect for any gathering. This baked cheese dip combines the richness of cream cheese with the tang of sour cream, the sweetness of hot honey, and a blend of savory spices, all topped with melted cheddar and a kick of red pepper flakes. Serve it warm with your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add-Ins:
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- crushed red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, if using. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Finish: Drizzle with more hot honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and serve warm with dippers.
Notes
- To make hot honey, mix honey with crushed red pepper flakes. Experiment with bacon or jalapeños for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
