Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip That Causes Serious Problems at Every Party
There are dips, and then there are dips that start arguments. This jalapeño cream cheese dip falls firmly into the second category. Creamy, tangy, loaded with fresh jalapeño heat, and studded with shredded cheddar, it’s the kind of thing people hover around at parties and quietly hope nobody else notices how much they’ve already eaten. Served cold straight from the jar with sturdy crackers, it’s effortless to throw together and absolutely impossible to stop eating.
Fair warning: make a double batch. You have been told. The first bowl disappears faster than you’ll believe, and there will always be that one person — brother-in-law or otherwise — who gets there before everyone else does.
Ingredients
- 2 blocks (16 oz total) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 to 4 fresh jalapeños, finely diced (seeds included for more heat, removed for less)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Fresh jalapeño slices for garnish
- Crackers or sliced vegetables for serving
Method
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