Get the Recipe We’ve all had the classic Southern appetizer cream cheese with pepper jelly, right? While there’s nothing wrong with keeping it traditional, there’s no harm in trying new things.

Vigorously whisk in baking powder, then baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and ... Drop 1 tablespoon cream cheese into each batter-filled well. Spoon a scant 2 teaspoons jelly on top of cream ...