Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip (Print View)
Bold, creamy roasted jalapeno dip with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Southwestern spices. Ready in 35 minutes.
# 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
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting peppers.
02 - Place jalapeno halves on baking sheet cut-side down. Drizzle with olive oil and roast 12-15 minutes until skins blister. Cool slightly, then dice.
03 - 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 in mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended.
04 - Spread mixture into medium baking dish and smooth surface with spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Top with additional jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos lose that raw bite and gain this incredible smoky sweetness that balances the rich cream cheese perfectly.
- It somehow tastes even better the next day, so leftover dip becomes breakfast with tortilla chips.
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes infinitely better than cold, so do not skip the softening step or you will end up with lumpy dip.
- The oven temperature changes from 425°F for roasting peppers to 350°F for baking the dip, so remember to adjust it between steps.
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the roasting step to save cleanup time.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for the creamiest result.