Irresistible Secret Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Everyone Will Love

Enjoy this creamy and spicy Secret Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your liking.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dip Base

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

For the Heat & Color

¼ cup diced jalapenos adjust for desired heat
½ cup diced red bell pepper can substitute with yellow or orange bell peppers
¼ cup diced green onion or chopped chives

For Enhanced Flavor

½ teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh minced garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder omit if using fresh onions
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Optional Garnishes

to taste extra jalapenos for garnish
to taste chopped green onion for garnish

Equipment

Mixing bowl
hand mixer or spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Mix in ¼ cup of diced jalapenos, ½ cup of diced red bell pepper, and ¼ cup of diced green onion into the cheese mixture.
Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with additional diced jalapenos and chopped green onions, and serve.
Serve with dippers like tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Do not freeze to maintain texture.

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