Honey Cream Cheese Dip (Print View)
Creamy blend of cheeses, sour cream, and hot honey, baked until golden. Serve with veggies or bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup hot honey
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
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1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
→ For Serving
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Fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread
# Directions:
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Place softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth and creamy, around 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add sour cream and blend until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
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Fold in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, mixing until evenly distributed.
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Pour in the hot honey and mix thoroughly. If preparing homemade hot honey, infuse honey with red pepper flakes in advance.
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Incorporate chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir until all elements are well combined.
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Spread the prepared mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or small casserole dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
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Optionally, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese across the top for a richer finish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbling and golden on top.
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Remove from the oven and allow the dip to rest for a few minutes.
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Top with extra chopped green onions.
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Serve the dip warm accompanied by fresh vegetables, crackers, or slices of bread. For added heat, drizzle a touch more hot honey onsite.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor balance, allow homemade hot honey to infuse with red pepper flakes for several hours before use.