Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Printable)
Bold, creamy dip with roasted jalapenos and savory cowboy flavors, 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
# 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 blister. 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 thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
04 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly with melted cheese on top.
05 - Garnish with additional jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos bring this incredible smoky sweetness that you just cannot get from raw peppers
- It strikes that perfect balance between creamy comfort food and bold Southwest flavors
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- If you use cold cream cheese straight from the fridge, you will end up with unappealing lumps that nobody wants to encounter in their dip
- Letting the roasted peppers cool for just a few minutes makes them much easier to handle and dice cleanly
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded bags for the smoothest melt
- Line your baking dish with foil for cleanup that takes approximately three seconds