Why You’ll Love This Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Spread Appetizer
- It is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that will have your whole family asking for more.
- It is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
- This pepper jelly spread is easy to make and tastes great on any type of cracker.
- It looks beautiful on an appetizer tray.
- You only need a few ingredients.
- This cream cheese spread is simple to make – you just have to mix it up!
Ingredients For Your Cream Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup light mayo
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 18 oz. pepper jelly
- Ritz crackers for serving
How To Make Pepper Jelly Cheese Spread for Crackers
Step 1: In a medium size mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, pecans, and green onions. Mix well.
Step 2: Spread evenly into a 9×9 pan.
Step 3: Spread pepper jelly evenly on the cheese layer.
Step 4: Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve with Ritz crackers or crackers of your choice. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Pepper Jelly Cheese Spread Appetizer
My favorite pairing with this Pepper Jelly Spread is Ritz crackers, but this cream cheese pepper jelly spread pairs well with any type of cracker. For the holidays, I sometimes serve it with a variety of crackers, like Wheat Thins, Triscuits, and even flavored crackers.
If you want to switch it up and use something other than crackers, you can also use Crostini or another hard bread. Some people even like to serve it with chips, but I prefer crackers or bread.
Want to pair your Pepper Jelly Cheese Spread and crackers with a cozy drink? This Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate is absolutely delicious and pairs well with everything. It is my favorite holiday drink!
Popular Substitutions & Additions
If you do not have light mayo on hand, you can replace it with regular mayonnaise.
Some people do not like the taste of the green onions (though, in my opinion, they don’t have much of a taste). If you have picky eaters, feel free to leave those out of the mixture. I like the crunch that they add to this spread.
If you do not have light mayo on hand, you can replace it with regular mayonnaise.
Some people do not like the taste of the green onions (though, in my opinion, they don’t have much of a taste). If you have picky eaters, feel free to leave those out of the mixture. I like the crunch that they add to this spread.
Storage & Leftovers
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