Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons hot honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili crunch
- ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend the base: Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to whip it until smooth and creamy. This creates the perfect base for your dip.
- Add flavor elements: Incorporate the mayonnaise, hot honey, and chili crunch into the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined, ensuring the flavors meld together evenly.
- Mix in fresh ingredients: Fold in the grated sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, then mix again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for your preferred balance of flavors.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight. This chilling time allows the flavors to develop and the texture to set perfectly.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the dip with your choice of dippers such as crackers, pretzels, chips, or fresh vegetables like carrots and celery for a delicious, crowd-pleasing snack.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey and chili crunch to control the level of sweetness and heat according to your taste.
- This dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten the flavor; bottled lime juice won’t have the same vibrant taste.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, finely grate the cheddar cheese or pulse it briefly in a food processor before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
