Ingredients
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The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients, each adding their unique touch to the final masterpiece. Here’s what you need:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
If you’re missing hot honey, just mix regular honey with a little cayenne or chili flakes—it’s all about using what you have and making it your own.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic powder and smoked paprika, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until fully melted and incorporated.
- Remove from heat and fold in the hot honey, adjusting the amount to suit your taste preference.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped chives if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip, recipe, cooking, food
