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Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese dip, homemade cheese dip, jalapeno cheese dip
Servings: 8
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 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 1/2 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 1/8 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