Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip (Printable)
Bold, creamy dip with roasted jalapenos and southwestern spices. Perfect for parties and game day gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 6 medium jalapenos, halved and seeded
02 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
→ Dairy
05 - 12 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
07 - 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Pantry & Seasonings
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting jalapenos.
02 - Place jalapeno halves on baking sheet cut-side down. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 12-15 minutes until skins are blistered. Cool slightly, then dice.
03 - In mixing bowl, combine roasted jalapenos, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, garlic, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, sour cream, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Stir until well incorporated.
04 - Transfer mixture to medium baking dish. Smooth top with spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot throughout and cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
06 - Garnish with extra jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The roasting transforms jalapenos from单纯 spicy into something deeply complex and almost addictive
- This dip vanishes faster than you can say seconds please at every single gathering
02 -
- I learned the hard way that room temperature cream cheese mixes infinitely better than cold
- Letting the roasted jalapenos cool slightly makes them way easier to handle and dice
03 -
- Wear gloves when handling all those jalapenos or regret it later
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the easiest cleanup ever