Secret Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
A creamy and zesty dip featuring jalapenos and cream cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy blending.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese Choose pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- 0.5 cup diced jalapenos Adjust to desired heat level.
- 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper Can substitute with yellow or orange.
- 0.25 cup diced green onions or chives Provides extra flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and break it up with a spatula until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt thoroughly.
- Fold in the diced jalapenos and red bell pepper gently.
- Sprinkle in diced green onions or chives.
- Stir in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.