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Southern 3-Ingredient Pepper Jelly Dip

Sweet, creamy, and just a little bit tangy, this classic Southern pepper jelly dip is the ultimate effortless appetizer. With a smooth block of cream cheese topped with glossy red pepper jelly, it’s simple, nostalgic, and always the first thing to disappear at gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese block
  • 0.5 cup red pepper jelly
  • crackers for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese block on a serving plate.
  • Stir or slightly warm pepper jelly until spreadable.
  • Spoon jelly generously over the cream cheese.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

Let the dip sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for easier spreading. You can also use green pepper jelly for a festive variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 30.8gProtein: 3.7gFat: 16.5gSaturated Fat: 8.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 308mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 17.7g
Keyword 3 ingredient dip, cream cheese dip, Easy Appetizer, party snack, pepper jelly dip