Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Print Version)
Bold, creamy appetizer with roasted jalapenos and savory southwestern spices. Ready in 35 minutes, serves 8.
# 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
# How To Make It:
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.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos give it this incredible smoky depth that keeps people guessing
- It comes together fast but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
- Works equally well for fancy dinner parties as it does for game day snacking
02 -
- Removing jalapeno seeds and membranes cuts the heat dramatically, leave some if you like it spicy
- The dip can be assembled ahead and baked when guests arrive, just add 5 minutes to the baking time
- Using pre-shredded cheese will give you a grainier texture and wont melt as smoothly
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the roasted peppers, cleanup becomes nonnegotiable
- Grate your cheese from blocks, the anti-caking coating on pre-shredded cheese prevents smooth melting