Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Printable)
Creamy, spicy dip with roasted jalapenos, cheddar, and southwestern flavors
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place jalapeno halves on a baking sheet cut-side down. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 12-15 minutes until skins are blistered. Let cool slightly, then dice.
02 - 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.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
04 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly, with cheese melted on top.
05 - Garnish with extra jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- That perfect balance of creamy and spicy keeps everyone coming back for just one more chip
- It transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- Let your cream cheese soften completely at room temperature or you will end up with lumpy pockets that never quite blend in
- The roasted jalapenos need to cool slightly before dicing or they will cook the other ingredients too early
03 -
- Use a mix of orange and yellow bell peppers along with the red for a gorgeous colorful presentation
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre shredded for the smoothest melt