Creamy Jalapeño Dip
Creamy Jalapeño Dip
Ingredients
- 4 fresh jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the chopped jalapeños and blanch for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and bright green. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a food processor, combine the blanched jalapeños, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Jalapeño Dip
- 4 fresh jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the chopped jalapeños and blanch for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and bright green. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a food processor, combine the blanched jalapeños, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min