Heavenly Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Get ready to spice up your snack table with this irresistible Heavenly Jalapeño Cheese Dip, a creamy, cheesy delight that’s brimming with bold flavors and just the right amount of heat! This easy-to-make dip combines tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and melty Monterey Jack with a duo of pickled and fresh jalapeños for a tantalizing kick. Infused with fragrant garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and topped with bubbly, golden cheese, this baked dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfectly paired with crispy tortilla chips, it’s ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for game days, parties, or indulgent evenings at home. Don’t miss out on this gooey, spicy appetizer that’s certain to be the star of your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup pickled jalapeños
• 2 whole fresh jalapeños
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 bag tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 3

Finely dice the pickled jalapeños and fresh jalapeños (removing seeds for a milder flavor, or keep them for extra heat). Add them to the mixture.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 5

Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a small pan over medium heat. Lightly sauté any leftover fresh jalapeño rings until softened. Reserve some of these for garnish if desired.

Step 6

Spread the cheese and jalapeño mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish or skillet.

Step 7

Top with any reserved sautéed jalapeño slices and an additional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for extra melty goodness.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Carefully remove from the oven and let the dip cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy the creamy, spicy perfection!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	980 grams (980.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3459

Total Fat 281.50g	361%
Saturated Fat 143.50g	718%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.30g
Cholesterol 637mg	212%
Sodium 4913mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 158.70g	58%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 25.80g
Protein 105.40g	211%

Vitamin D 25IU	123%
Calcium 2832mg	218%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 819mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.6%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 17.7%