Description
This Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a deliciously spicy and creamy appetizer that is perfect for parties or game day gatherings. The combination of cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses with jalapeños and green onions creates a flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cream cheese: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread mixture: Spread the mixture evenly into a small baking dish.
- Add topping: If using, toss the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced veggies.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave in some jalapeño seeds or add a dash of hot sauce.
- This dip can also be served cold—just skip the baking step.
- Easily double the recipe for parties or game day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
