Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

 

Here’s a creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip you can whip up in minutes — perfect for parties, movie nights, or with chips and veggies!

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🌶️ Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz / 225g) block cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for mild, keep some for heat)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Optional topping: crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs + melted butter

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🥣 Instructions

Baked Version (Hot + Gooey)

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, garlic, jalapeños, green onions, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Spread into a small baking dish.
4. (Optional) Mix ¼ cup breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle on top.
5. Bake 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
6. Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or veggies.

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Cold Version (Quick + No Bake)

1. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Chill 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
3. Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.

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🔥 Tips

• For extra heat → add ½ teaspoon crushed chili flakes or a splash of jalapeño brine.
• For extra creaminess → add 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
• For smoky flavor → add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
• Tastes amazing with tortilla chips, garlic bread, or even inside burger bombs 😄

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If you want, I can also give you:
✨ A baked cheesy jalapeño dip,
🔥 A super spicy version, or
💚 A fresh jalapeño–cilantro dip.