Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip combines two types of jalapenos in a creamy dip with a hint of zesty lime flavor!
All it takes is one bowl, a wooden spoon and a few ingredients and you’ll have this cold Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip ready for company or snacking!
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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
Grab a bag of tortilla chips and a margarita and let happy hour begin!
Delicious for an appetizer, a taco topping or even as a spread on a sandwich!
You can use the dip as a cream cheese filling to stuff jalapenos serve them either cold or heat in the oven.
I love that this creamy dip recipe comes together in just 5 minutes and is a great make-ahead appetizer.
Both pickled jalapeno peppers and fresh jalapenos combine to make this dip extra tasty.
Add a teaspoon of chipotle powder for some smoky spicy notes or even some taco seasoning!
Serve this homemade dip at movie night or on your next game day or super bowl party or at a Cinco de Mayo party!
This is a delicious cold jalapeno dip but you can always serve it as a warm dip and heat it in the oven. I would add shredded cheese if you are heating it and add lots of cheesiness goodness.
Spices of fresh jalapeno make a nice addition on top of the dip.
Any way you make it Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip will quickly become a favorite appetizer!
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How to make jalapeno dip recipe
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- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until blended and smooth.
- Stir in the pickled jalapenos, minced jalapeno, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and garlic powder into the cream cheese mixture until blended.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- You can use a whisk when combining the cream cheese and sour cream
- This recipe is also delicious as a condiment on a sandwich
- Try using this jalapeno spread as a topping on tacos
- Add to your baked potato instead of plain sour cream
- Add taco seasoning
- Add chipotle chili powder for more heat and smoky notes
- Use this dip to make stuffed jalapenos
- Add shredded cheese, such as monterey jack, pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese
Substitutions
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream
- Mayonnaise will work well as a substitute for the sour cream too
Storage
- Store cream cheese jalapeno dip in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
- Dip will stay fresh for 1-2 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Ways to serve jalapeno dip
Jalapeno cream cheese dip can be served more ways than just as a dip. You can serve jalapeno cream cheese as a:
- spicy cream cheese for bagels
- taco topping
- topping on baked potatoes
- dollop on cooked chicken or beef
- in jalapenos as a jalapeno popper filling
- spread on sandwiches
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Ingredients
Ingredients for jalapeno cream cheese dip recipe
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- chopped pickled jalapeno
- jalapeno
- green onions
- cilantro
- lime
- garlic powder
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped pickled jalapeno
- 2 jalapenos seeded and minced, 2 Tablespoons
- 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until blended and smooth.
- Stir in the pickled jalapenos, minced jalapeno, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and garlic powder until blended.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
So easy with just the right amount of heat!! We'll be making this dip again soon!!!