Description

Mom’s Razzle Dazzle Dip is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. This delicious layered dip combines smooth cream cheese, sharp white cheddar, pickled jalapeños, smoky bacon, and a sweet raspberry jam topping that creates an irresistible flavor explosion served best with crackers or pretzels.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Layer

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup tamed pickled jalapeños, drained and roughly chopped
½ cup cooked bacon crumbles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Topping

1 1/2 to 2 cups raspberry jam

For Serving

Crackers or pretzels

Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mix until it becomes light and airy to create a smooth base.
Add Seasonings and Mix-ins: Incorporate the white cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, bacon crumbles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients.
Spread Mixture: Spoon the cheesy, spicy mixture into a pie dish or 8×8-inch pan. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer, ensuring a flat surface for the topping.
Apply Raspberry Jam: Spoon raspberry jam over the creamy cheese layer. Spread the jam gently with a spatula to cover the entire surface evenly, reaching the edges for a balanced flavor.
Chill the Dip: Place the assembled dip in the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours. This step allows the flavors to meld and enhances the dip’s taste and texture.
Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled with crackers or pretzels for dipping.

Notes

For best results, soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing.
You can adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the level of spice.
Bacon crumbles add a smoky flavor, but you can omit for a vegetarian version.
Make the dip a few hours ahead to let flavors fully develop.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cream cheese dip, party dip, appetizer, jalapeño dip, bacon dip, raspberry jam dip, easy dip recipe