Ingredients
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Let’s keep it simple and delicious with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
If you’re short on ingredients, here are some substitutions: use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier flavor, or swap walnuts for pecans if that’s what you have on hand. The magic of home cooking is flexibility!
Instructions
Now, let’s dive into the creation of this delightful dip. It’s as easy as pie—actually, easier than pie!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This reminds me of how my mom would effortlessly blend flavors with just a few pantry staples.
- Add the honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the dip is bubbly. I always tell my kids that the kitchen should smell like heaven by this point.
- Let it cool slightly before serving, just enough to avoid any singed tongues!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Parmesan and Honey Pecan Cheese Dip, recipe, cooking, food