How Hot Is Your Heiny Cheese
Turn up the heat with "How Hot Is Your Heiny Cheese," a fiery, flavor-packed dip that's perfect for spice lovers! This creamy, melty blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Pepper Jack is amped up with the bold kick of fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, and an optional habanero for those who dare. Infused with tangy sour cream, a splash of milk, and a medley of zesty seasonings, this dip bakes to golden, bubbling perfection in just 15 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside tortilla chips, crusty bread, or veggies, it’s the ultimate appetizer to wow your guests. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a cheesy, spicy treat, this easy hot dip is guaranteed to set tastebuds ablaze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- 1 Habanero pepper, finely diced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup Pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese. Mix until well blended.
Add the diced jalapeños, optional habanero pepper, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, sour cream, and milk to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the cheese mixture to a medium-sized oven-safe dish or cast-iron skillet. Spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, slices of crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1285 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*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.
