Description
A delicious and creamy cheesy dip with a kick from jalapeños, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 unit jalapeño pepper (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by softening the cream cheese to make it easy to blend. Chop the jalapeño and mince the garlic, setting aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Mix well until combined and creamy.
- Toss in the chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- For extra flavor, consider adding more jalapeños or spices according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg