Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Printable Version)
Bold, creamy dip with roasted jalapenos and cheese for perfect party snacking.
# 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
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Place 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 -
- Roasting the jalapenos first tames their heat while deepening their flavor into something smoky and almost sweet
- The combination of three cheeses creates the most velvety texture youve ever experienced in a warm dip
02 -
- Softening your cream cheese to true room temperature prevents those frustrating lumps in your finished dip
- Shred your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded bags for dramatically better melting
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with foil before roasting the jalapenos for effortless cleanup
- Let the baked dip rest for 5 minutes before serving so it sets slightly and stays hot longer