Description
Spicy cream cheese jalapeño dip brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your appetizer spread. Creamy, tangy, and packed with pepper heat, this quick recipe delivers bold taste that will spark conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 (226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Flavor and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (113 grams) can diced jalapenos, drained
Topping and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing it for the upcoming cheesy delight.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and trio of cheeses until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the finely chopped jalapenos, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Craft a crispy topping by combining panko bread crumbs with Parmesan and drizzling melted butter to create a golden, crunchy layer.
- Generously scatter the bread crumb mixture across the surface of the dip, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a beautiful golden-brown crust and bubbling edges.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve piping hot alongside crisp tortilla chips or your favorite crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno heat by removing seeds and membranes for milder flavor or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheeses to create a lighter, healthier version of the dip.
- Swap panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prepare the dip ahead of time and refrigerate before baking to enhance flavor melding and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 429 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg