Description
This Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with the smoky heat of roasted jalapeños. Perfect as a quick party appetizer or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 3–4 roasted jalapeños, seeded for mild or with seeds for extra heat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Roast jalapeños until skins are blistered. Cool slightly, then peel and seed as desired. Chop finely.
- In a bowl, stir softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped jalapeños and shredded cheddar. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust spice level if needed. Serve cold or gently warmed for a meltier texture.
Notes
- For more tang, add 1 tbsp sour cream.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier flavor.
- Add minced garlic or smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
