2blockscream cheese(16 ounces, softened to room temperature )
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsea salt
1cupshredded cheese
1/2cuppepper jelly
optional toppings: herbs (like diced rosemary, chives, green onion) or chopped pecans, walnuts or crumbled bacon
Instructions
Using an electric mixer, whip together cream cheese blocks with garlic powder and sea salt. Stir in shredded cheese until fully combined. Layer cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a serving dish.
Spread on pepper jelly.
Garnish with diced herbs like rosemary and chives. Optional additions for crunch: bacon, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans