Description
A delicious and festive Christmas appetizer to start your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, bacon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance and baked before serving.
- Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Great for holiday parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: christmas appetizer, holiday appetizer, festive starter