Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Cowboy Dip (Printable Version)
Bold, creamy roasted jalapeno dip with Southwestern flavors and three cheeses
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 6 medium jalapenos, halved and seeded
02 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1/2 cup corn kernels
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
16 - Sliced jalapenos
17 - Chopped green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting jalapenos.
02 - Place jalapeno halves on baking sheet cut-side down. Drizzle with olive oil and roast 12-15 minutes until skins blister. Cool slightly, then dice.
03 - 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 thoroughly incorporated.
04 - Spread mixture evenly in medium baking dish, smoothing top with spatula.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot throughout and cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Top with extra jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted jalapenos lose that raw bite but keep this incredible smoky sweetness that people cannot quite identify
- You can assemble everything ahead and bake it right when guests arrive
02 -
- Letting the cream cheese sit on the counter for a full hour prevents those tiny unblended lumps that ruin the texture
- Roasting the jalapenos at high heat first, then lowering the oven for the dip itself gives you the best of both techniques
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre shredded bags which contain anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
- Line your baking sheet with parchment before roasting the jalapenos for effortless cleanup