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Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer is a Southern classic and makes a wonderful appetizer to share at your next holiday party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Servings 1 Appetizer Spread
Calories 364 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Red Pepper Jelly Braswell’s brand or green pepper jelly if desired
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 13.7 ounce Box Club Crackers or favorite crackers for serving
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened block of cream cheese on a serving plate or platter.
  • Add the hot pepper jelly to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
  • Stir the warmed jelly then spoon over the top of the cream cheese.
  • Garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes and rosemary sprigs, if desired.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

If you forgot to place the cream cheese out to soften or are in a rush, place the block of cream cheese on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high for 10 seconds then follow the recipe directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
Keyword appetizer, cream cheese, Holiday Appetizer, party food, Pepper Jelly
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