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    Home » Appetizers

    Jalapeno Cheese Dip

    Published: Feb 9, 2012 · Modified: Sep 10, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    Hot dips are the perfect appetizer to serve on cold nights. Typically, rich and cheesy, they break the ice at any get-together.

    bowl of Jalapeño Cheese Dip on plate of chips

    Artichoke-Chile Dip

    Savvy readers will have noted that with six children aged 3 to 14, I’ve spent a good portion of my life pregnant. In fact, I think I was continuously pregnant or nursing for about 13 years. As such, what I ate did not just affect me. It affected another little person. I basically ate for two for over a decade.

    And while pregnant or nursing, I leaned toward comfort foods — and those rich in nutrients. Once I heard that artichokes were good for pregnant woman, I gave myself carte blanche to eat as much  artichoke dip as I wanted. Oh yes, I did.

    I love artichoke dip. Hot, cheesy, and full of flavor, its soft texture provides such a lovely contrast to the crisp toasts I serve with it.

    In fact, over the years, I’ve collected a small repertoire of hot dips that we enjoy throughout the winter months as well as on cooler summer evenings. Hot dips are perfect for cold evening get-togethers with friends. In addition to the aforementioned, perfect-for-pregnant-women, Artichoke Dip, herb-baked goat cheese and  Garlic Brie Bread are big favorites with me.

    bowl of Jalapeño Cheese Dip on plate of chips

    Recently, I messed around in the kitchen to create this Jalapeno Cheese Dip. It started because I was using up some leftover chopped jalapenos and bell pepper and then it kinda morphed from there. It is delicious cold with veggie dippers, but cozily warming if served hot from the oven with tortilla chips.

    The leftover was fantastic as the filling for Jalapeno Poppers. And I imagine that it would be great as a sandwich spread, too.

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    Jalapeno Cheese Dip

    Hot dips are the perfect appetizer to serve to friends and family. This rich and creamy Jalapeno Cheese Dip is amazing!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 187kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $3
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 jalapeno sliced
    • ½ red bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
    • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
    • 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) (about 1 cup)
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 green onion chopped
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°. Spray a 4-cup baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a small saute pan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the jalapeno, red pepper, and garlic. Saute for several minutes until the peppers and garlic are soft. Allow to cool.
    • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a plastic blade, place the pepper mixture, cream cheese, and ½ cup shredded cheese. Blend until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and scallions.
    • Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on ⅛ the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jennifer

      July 15, 2012 at 8:30 am

      I just made this jalapeno cheese dip, It is heavenly!

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      • Jessica

        July 15, 2012 at 10:57 am

        That sounds yummy. I might have to go get some jalapenos….

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    2. Jenny

      February 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      One of our favorite is Hot Corn Dip.
      http://lovebeinginthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/02/hot-corn-dip.html

      Reply
    3. Grace @ Healthy Dreaming

      February 09, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      This looks delicious! My bf’s favorite things: spicy food and cheese 🙂

      Reply
    4. MissMOE

      February 09, 2012 at 9:30 am

      This looks super yummy!

      Reply
    5. Racheal

      February 09, 2012 at 9:01 am

      Super Duper Garlic Dip. It is always a hit at every gathering we go to and its really easy.

      Reply
    6. Laura

      February 09, 2012 at 5:45 am

      Buffalo chicken dip. My friends and I have it at every get together, its a requirement. I’ve been craving it lately so I need to make some soon!

      Reply

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