Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip (Printable)
Bold, creamy dip with roasted jalapenos and savory southwestern flavors. Ready in 35 minutes, perfect for parties and game day.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
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 thoroughly combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot throughout and bubbly with melted cheese on top.
06 - Top with extra jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos bring this incredible smoky sweetness that you cannot get from raw peppers
- It comes together in about 35 minutes but tastes like something you fussed over for hours
02 -
- Do not skip roasting the jalapenos first because that step is what transforms this from ordinary dip into something extraordinary
- Let your cream cheese soften completely or you will end up with lumpy spots in the finished dish
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags because the anti-caking additives prevent smooth melting
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the roasted peppers to make cleanup effortless