This dip will have everyone cheering!

A slightly deconstructed version, if you will.

This dip is great for serving when you want guests to be a bit more hands-on with their snacks.

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Spread

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Heat oil in a shallow 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add jalapeno; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned on edges, about 5 minutes.

Transfer jalapeno mixture to small bowl.

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese ingredients

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Top with lime juice; sprinkle with salt.

Reserve liquid; strain jalapeno mixture.

Warm cream cheese block:

Brush reserved liquid evenly over cream cheese.

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Spread cooking the peppers

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Bake in preheated oven until warmed through and lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Drizzle evenly with honey.

Serve with sweet mini peppers.

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Spread adding the lime juice to the peppers

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Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese straining the peppers

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Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Spread

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Spread

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese topped and ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox