Description
A creamy and spicy baked dip combining hot sauce and honey for a perfect sweet heat, ideal for snacks or party appetizers.
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
¼ cup chopped crispy bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
- If desired, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with chopped green onions and crispy bacon if using.
- Serve warm with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Adjust hot sauce quantity to control heat level.
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add extra green onions or bell peppers.
Use vegan cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream for a dairy-free option, omit mozzarella.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or in microwave in short intervals, stirring between.
Freezing is possible but may affect texture; thaw slowly in fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
