Description
A creamy, tangy appetizer featuring bold flavors of pepper jelly, bacon, and jalapeños atop a smooth cream cheese base, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1 box crackers or 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Unwrap and place the cream cheese on a serving plate. Let it soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Spoon the pepper jelly over the cream cheese, allowing it to drizzle slightly down the sides.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon, green onions, and jalapeños evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices, or chill for up to an hour before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Bring to room temperature before serving again for the best texture.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of jalapeños or choosing mild pepper jelly. Serve promptly for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg