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A creamy, slightly spicy dip made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and shredded cheese.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Secret Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer or spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1-2 whole fresh jalapeños, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • optional lime juice or chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sour cream or mayonnaise.
  • Stir in jalapeños, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Fold in shredded cheese and optional lime juice or cilantro.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately as desired.

Notes

Chilling for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 120mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg