Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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🌶️🧀 Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Smoky, creamy, and perfectly spicy—this crowd-favorite dip disappears fast!

This Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is rich, velvety, and loaded with roasted jalapeño flavor. The roasting brings out a subtle smokiness, while white cheddar adds depth and melt-in-your-mouth cheesiness. It’s the ultimate appetizer for game day, parties, or anytime you’re craving something warm, bold, and irresistibly dippable.

Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies—it pairs with everything!

📝 Ingredients

  • 6 jalapeños, roasted and finely chopped

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 tbsp chili powder or smoked paprika

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Chili flakes, for topping

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 2 tbsp sour cream (extra creaminess)

  • 1–2 tbsp lime juice (brightness)

  • Chopped cilantro (fresh finish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Roast the Jalapeños
    Place jalapeños on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until blistered and charred.
    Let cool, peel if desired, remove seeds for milder heat, then finely chop.

  2. Mix the Base
    In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder (or smoked paprika), salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

  3. Add Cheese & Peppers
    Fold in shredded white cheddar and chopped jalapeños until evenly combined.

  4. Bake the Dip
    Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle with chili flakes.

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