Description
This delicious creamy jalapeno dip combines smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and spicy jalapenos to create a perfect comforting appetizer. Easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, it’s enhanced with cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powders, and a splash of lime juice for a zesty kick. Chill before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully—ideal for parties, snacks, or pairing with chips and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy & Cream Base
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables & Flavorings
- 2–3 jalapenos, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Cream Bases: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Use a spoon or mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add Jalapenos and Flavorings: Stir in the diced jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Mix Until Smooth: Continue mixing until the dip reaches a smooth and creamy consistency without lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dip and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, jalapenos, or lime juice according to your preference.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the flavors meld and the dip to thicken slightly for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a milder dip, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos before dicing.
- You can substitute cream cheese with Neufchâtel for a lower-fat option.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks like carrots and celery.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the quantity of jalapenos depending on your heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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