How Hot Is Your Heiny Cheese
Turn up the heat with "How Hot Is Your Heiny Cheese," a fiery, flavor-packed dip that's perfect for spice lovers! This creamy, melty blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Pepper Jack is amped up with the bold kick of fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, and an optional habanero for those who dare. Infused with tangy sour cream, a splash of milk, and a medley of zesty seasonings, this dip bakes to golden, bubbling perfection in just 15 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside tortilla chips, crusty bread, or veggies, it’s the ultimate appetizer to wow your guests. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a cheesy, spicy treat, this easy hot dip is guaranteed to set tastebuds ablaze!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- 1 Habanero pepper, finely diced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup Pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese. Mix until well blended.
Step 3
Add the diced jalapeños, optional habanero pepper, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, sour cream, and milk to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
Step 4
Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Step 5
Transfer the cheese mixture to a medium-sized oven-safe dish or cast-iron skillet. Spread it out evenly.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
Step 7
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, slices of crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1272.2 grams (1272.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2729 |
| Total Fat 233.50g | 299% |
| Saturated Fat 146.70g | 733% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g | |
| Cholesterol 699mg | 233% |
| Sodium 7772mg | 338% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.10g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.40g | 26% |
| Total Sugars 39.00g | |
| Protein 110.20g | 220% |
| Vitamin D 126IU | 629% |
| Calcium 3176mg | 244% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1296mg | 28% |
Source of Calories