Step 1

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.

Step 2

Spread on pepper jelly.

Step 3

Garnish with diced herbs like rosemary and chives. Optional additions for crunch: bacon, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans

Step 4

Serve with crackers and veggies.