Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Printable)
Bold, creamy dip with roasted jalapenos and Southwestern spices. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You 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 (optional)
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - Place the 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.
03 - 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.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly, with cheese melted on top.
06 - Garnish with extra 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 smoky sweetness that balances perfectly with creamy cheese
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day, if you somehow have any
02 -
- Cream cheese absolutely must be softened, or you will end up with unmelted chunks that ruin the texture
- Don't be tempted to skip roasting the jalapenos, that step is what separates this from every other party dip
- The dip firms up as it cools, so serve it straight from the oven for the creamiest consistency
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the jalapenos to make cleanup effortless
- Grate your own cheese from blocks for the smoothest melting texture
- If you accidentally make it too spicy, a little extra sour cream helps tame the heat