This hot honey chili crunch dip is an ideal make-ahead snack. Chilled, creamy, and tangy, it combines hot honey, sharp cheddar, lime, chili crunch and cilantro for a flavor-packed dip perfect for pretzels, crackers, crudités and more. Easy to prepare and even better after chilling.
It’s a weekend made for cheese.
Super Bowl weekend or any gathering calls for a crowd-pleasing dip like this. Cheesy, creamy, with a touch of heat and a fluffy, spreadable texture, it works as a dip, a spread, or even tucked into a grilled cheese.
This will be a hit at your game-day spread.
This recipe highlights some of my favorite ingredients: hot honey, chili crunch, sharp cheddar, green onions and cilantro. It’s bold and simple—lots of flavor without fuss.
It’s an excellent make-ahead appetizer. The flavors meld and improve if you prepare it the night before or the morning of your event.
Serve it piled into the center of a snack board with crackers, pretzels, chips, or raw vegetables—virtually anything tastes great with it.
In the photos I’m serving it with red pepper cheddar crackers. The heat level is approachable; if you don’t love intense spice, this should still be enjoyable. If you prefer more kick, simply add extra hot honey or chili crunch to taste.
This chilled dip has a texture similar to pimento cheese or a refrigerated queso—creamy yet slightly mousse-like. It clings nicely to pretzel sticks, crackers and raw vegetables.
The level of heat depends on the brands you use. I often use Mike’s hot honey and Fly By Jing chili crunch; adjust quantities to suit your preference. A little goes a long way, but you can always add more if you like extra spice.
Mix the ingredients, chill for a couple of hours (or overnight), and you’ll have a flavorful dip that’s ready to serve. Chilling helps the texture set and deepens the flavor.
Perfect for parties, snacking, or whenever you need a quick, satisfying dip.
Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip
Hot Honey Chili Crunch 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
Instructions
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Place the softened cream cheese in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth. Add the mayonnaise, hot honey and chili crunch and mix until combined.
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Fold in the grated cheddar, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning if desired.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, pretzels, carrots or celery.
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Delicious.