Hot Pepperoncini Dip

Craving a dip that’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed to impress your friends and family? This hot pepperoncini dip blends creamy cheeses with tangy pepperoncini, creating the ultimate crowd pleasing dip for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Appetizer/Dip

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Method: Oven

Servings: servings (2 cups total, 1/4 cup per serving)

Ingredients

10 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (regular or dairy-free)
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt or sub dairy-free sour cream
2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise optiona but recommnded for creaminess
⅓ cup pepperoncinis diced and dried off (more for garnish)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 small shallot finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheese of choice
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese or dairy-free cheese of choice
4-6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or spoon to blend until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the diced pepperoncinis, half shredded cheddar cheese, half Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green onions, shallots, and seasonings until evenly mixed.
Fold in the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount for topping if desired. Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 baking dish or similar-sized oven-safe dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and add the rest of the cheese on top.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with bacon, chives, pepperoncins and green onions. Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or for a low-carb option, fresh veggies.
Serving Tip 1 : Serving this dip warm is key to its ooey-gooey deliciousness! As the shredded cheese melts, it creates a luscious, stretchy topping that is perfect for dipping. However, the cheese may firm up as the dip cools, making it harder to scoop and losing some of that creaminess. To keep your dip party-ready, serve it straight from the oven or slow cooker, or keep it warm with a heating tray or warming plate for an extended serving time.

Notes

For a spicier dip, you can add a few diced jalapeños or a little bit of red pepper flakes. To mellow the heat, reduce the amount of pepperoncinis.
If you need to make this dip a day or two beforehand, prepare the dip mixture and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake as directed.
For lower calories use light sour cream and reduced fat cream cheese.

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