Heavenly Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Get ready to spice up your snack table with this irresistible Heavenly Jalapeño Cheese Dip, a creamy, cheesy delight that’s brimming with bold flavors and just the right amount of heat! This easy-to-make dip combines tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and melty Monterey Jack with a duo of pickled and fresh jalapeños for a tantalizing kick. Infused with fragrant garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and topped with bubbly, golden cheese, this baked dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfectly paired with crispy tortilla chips, it’s ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for game days, parties, or indulgent evenings at home. Don’t miss out on this gooey, spicy appetizer that’s certain to be the star of your next gathering!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 whole fresh jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Finely dice the pickled jalapeños and fresh jalapeños (removing seeds for a milder flavor, or keep them for extra heat). Add them to the mixture.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a small pan over medium heat. Lightly sauté any leftover fresh jalapeño rings until softened. Reserve some of these for garnish if desired.
Spread the cheese and jalapeño mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish or skillet.
Top with any reserved sautéed jalapeño slices and an additional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for extra melty goodness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Carefully remove from the oven and let the dip cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy the creamy, spicy perfection!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.5 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.5 g | 718% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 4913 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.4 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2832 mg | 218% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
