Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip (Printable)
Bold, creamy roasted jalapeno dip with savory southwestern flavors and a spicy kick.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F for roasting jalapenos.
02 - Place jalapeno halves on a 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 a 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 mixed.
04 - Transfer mixture to a medium baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly with melted cheese on top.
06 - Garnish with extra jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos bring this incredible smoky sweetness that balances perfectly with all that creamy cheese
- Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes up into the most addictive bubbling dip you have ever tasted
02 -
- The most common mistake people make is not softening the cream cheese enough first, leading to tiny unmelted pockets throughout the dip
- Letting the roasted jalapenos cool slightly before mixing prevents them from melting the cheese too early and creating a weird separated texture
03 -
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded makes a huge difference in how smoothly it melts
- Serve this dip immediately while it is at its absolute hottest and bubbliest, that is when it is irresistible