One bit of this gooey, creamy hot cream cheese dip and you are going to keep on dipping. This cream cheese dip recipe is quick and easy and is perfect for any time. Gameday, a party, or just because.
Note this post was sponsored by Lance Snacks, but the crackers featured in this post were discontinued by the brand. Please feel free to make a batch of my Gluten Free Cheez Its, which are pretty amazing, to enjoy with this dip.
Not only is this one of the most popular hot cheese dips I make, but this appetizer is ready in just minutes! If you love appetizers as much as we do, don’t forget to check out my Best Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes!
These cheese crackers are perfect to use in recipes like this delicious quiche recipe, they are great alone packed in my kids’ school lunches, and they make a fun cracker for dips!
Allergen Information:
This cheesy cream cheese dip is gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and oat-free.
Optional Ingredients:
- Thawed frozen spinach that has had the extra water squeezed out.
- Chopped canned artichokes.
- Onions and bacon.
- Sundried tomatoes or fire-roasted red peppers.
- Fire-roasted hatch chiles! This would add a lot of delicious spice to this cheese dip.
How To Make Hot Cream Cheese Dip:
Step 1: Let the cream cheese soften on the counter. I took mine out before I took the kids to school. By the time everyone was dropped off, it was the perfect temperature for the mixer.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375º F.
Spread out the cheese, then spread parmesan on top. Bake for 15 minutes and serve hot. If you want another hot cheese dip, try this White Queso Dip, too!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you can freeze leftover cream cheese dip. I will warn you that the texture may be slightly different than when you make it fresh. It will still taste fabulous, and you can make a double batch to freeze for later.
To freeze the dip, place it in an airtight glass container, plastic bowl with a lid, or freezer bag. The best way to defrost the dip is to place it in the fridge the night before. Then, you can rewarm it in the oven.
Cream cheese dip has gone bad if it has developed mold or discoloration. If it has become dried out or is slimy, that is another indication that it is old. Cream cheese should never feel chalky or grainy, either.
If the dip no longer smells good and you notice a sour odor, toss it out. Typically, the leftover refrigerated dip will last 5-6 days.
Yes, you can reheat hot cream cheese dip. My favorite way is to warm it up in the oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until it is heated all the way. The microwave is another option if you are in a hurry.
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If you decide to use the microwave, heat it in 20-30-second intervals. It will heat really fast, so you want to stir it so the edges don’t overcook.
(*TIP: cover the dish with wax paper if you microwave it to prevent it from exploding all over the roof of your microwave.)
You can make this quick and easy hot cream cheese dip in the slow cooker. I love to do this, as the flavors blend beautifully!!
Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, stir them up, and heat them on low for 2-3 hours. If you want to add any extra ingredients like bacon, put them in simultaneously with the other ingredients.
Once the dip is gooey, bubbly, and hot, it is done. **It’s important not to overcook the hot cream cheese dip because it will begin to separate after a while, and the texture will be off.
When Should I Serve this Dip?
You can serve this dip for pretty much any occasion you can think of. We like to eat it for a snack, but here are some other ideas for you:
- Dinner Party – Serve it as an appetizer; everyone will beg for the recipe.
- Showers – This hot dip will go over well with a crowd, so a baby or bridal shower is the perfect event to serve it at.
- Potlucks – Take this to the next potluck, and I am confident you won’t have any leftovers to bring home.
Serve With:
This creamy hot dip goes well with delicious crackers, but you can serve it with all kinds of foods. Here are some of my favorites:
- Vegetables – Dip veggies like carrots and celery or top-cooked asparagus with it!
- Bread – Take pieces of gluten free bread and dip them! I promise every bite is going to be delicious. Try my Gluten Free Focaccia Bread and my Gluten Free Breadsticks recipes!
- Pretzels – Use your favorite gluten free pretzels, and there won’t be a drop of dip left over!
- Dip these Gluten Free Cheese Straws into this hot cream cheese dip!
- French Fries – All I can say is holy yumminess! You will want to indulge in this every once in a while.
- Tortilla chips – Everything tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips.
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Hot Cream Cheese Dip with Scallions
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Greek Cream Cheese Softened. Regular cream cheese is okay if you can’t find Greek cream cheese
- 4 ounces Gouda shredded
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add softened cream cheese to a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer.
- Add garlic, gouda, scallions, and seasoning. Mix in with the electric mixer.
- Pour the cheese mixture into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with crackers.
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SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an older April 2019 post with more details since Lance discontinued their gluten free cheese crackers.
oh my goodness does this sound delicious! i will have to give it a try!
Well doesn’t this look yummy, it had been added to my must make list for this weekend!
I hope you like it as much as we do 🙂
This looks so yummy! Love that you added a few suggestions for other ingredients! Definitely trying this!
Oh my goshhhh this looks so amazing!! I’m definitely going to save this recipe to try — my husband is going to love it!!
Wait! Cheese crackers with cheese dip! That sounds like I died and went to heaven! Looks so delicious and easy to make! Perfect for football season!
Thank you so much Amina. Enjoy 🙂
Holy cow, this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! I am definitely going to try it!
Thank you so much EJ 🙂
I seriously need these crackers in my life!
Enjoy Lauren 🙂
Hot cream cheese dip?!?! Yes, please! I love how easy this recipe is to follow and will definitely try it soon.
Thank you so much Kira 🙂
Well, I know what I’m making with dinner tonight! And probably for the rest of the week 😉 Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
LOL, enjoy Taylor :-). I could live on melty cheese too!
Ooh this looks so tasty and healthy! love the added protein of the Greek cream cheese – I’ll have to keep an eye out for that! And who wouldn’t love some gluten free crackers to go with?
Thank you Melissa, I hope you can find the Greek cream cheese. If not, regular cream cheese works too :-).
This sure is an easy cream cheese dip! I’ve never looked for Greek cream cheese, but i will have to keep my eyes open for it. I love the idea of mixing this up with different cheeses or stir-ins too. Seems like a great recipe to keep in your back-pocket for entertaining.
Thank you so much Katie 🙂
I’m addicted to cheese dip! I could probably eat the whole thing on my own. I never tried cheese dip with scallions. I will try it out.
LOL so am I after eating this 🙂
Out of nowhere I was craving cream cheese this morning! Must have felt your post from afar, LOL! 😉 Looks really delicious!
LOL, I can send some 🙂
A perfect dip to accompany crackers…sounds and looks so good!
Thank you so much Catherine 🙂
Ooooh, I’ve never had Greek cream cheese, now I’m on a mission to find some, this looks amazing!
Oooh dang this looks delicious! I love pretty much anything with cream cheese in it, and I might have to make this dip!