Sweet Heat Cheese Dip (Printable Version)

Melted cheeses blend perfectly with warm, sweet pepper jelly for a spicy-sweet treat everyone loves.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 teaspoon dried onion bits.

02 - 8 oz of cream cheese, softened.

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste.

04 - 7 oz of jelly with peppers for topping.

05 - A dash of garlic powder, about 1/2 tsp.

06 - 4 oz of finely grated sharp cheddar cheese.

01 - Turn your oven on and set it to 350°F.

02 - Stir together cheddar, cream cheese, and the seasonings until smooth.

03 - Put the mixture in a baking dish and heat for 15 minutes till it's bubbling.

04 - Microwave the pepper jelly, stopping every 30 seconds to stir until it melts.

05 - Drizzle the warm jelly over the cheesy mixture after baking.

06 - Serve right away with bagel chips or french bread.

01 - You can throw in some crispy bacon or sliced jalapeños if you like.

02 - Tastes best while warm.

03 - A hit for any gathering.