5 min Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
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4.7
5 min Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Description
The 5 min Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe features a creamy base of smooth cream cheese mixed with fresh jalapeno peppers, which are seeded and sliced to control heat. Fresh cilantro adds a green, herbaceous note. Seasonings include salt, onion powder, and black pepper, while a few drops of lime juice brighten the flavor profile. All ingredients are well combined and chilled before serving to blend the flavors.
The texture is creamy with crisp jalapeno bits providing slight heat and freshness. The dip works well as a cold accompaniment to crunchy crackers or nachos, bringing a spicy tang without overwhelming heat.
Preparation is straightforward, involving chopping ingredients and mixing without cooking, perfect for quick snacks or impromptu gatherings. Adjust jalapeno quantity to suit heat preference.
The original notes suggest optional additional seasonings such as Mexican seasoning blends or cayenne powder to vary the flavor. This flexibility allows tailoring the dip to personal taste.
Ingredients
- 7 Ounce cream cheese
- 1-2 Piece jalapeno pepper fresh
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro aka Coriander, fresh, chopped
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- lime juice a few drops to taste
Instructions
- Prep jalapeno by cutting off the stem part, cutting in half and taking out the seeds. Cut the half further in two and slice. Keep aside.
- Chop fresh cilantro.
- Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
- Add seasoning to cream cheese, salt, black pepper and onion powder.
- Throw in fresh cilantro, jalapeno and add lime juice.
- Mix it all well. The cream cheese dip should be well combined.
- Cover bowl with a cling wrap and place cream cheese dip into the fridge.
- Serve jalapeno cream cheese dip cold with crackers or nachos.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spiciness of the dip.
- Additional seasonings like Mexican seasoning, sazon, cumin, or cayenne powder can be added to vary flavor.
- Serve the dip chilled for best texture and flavor combination with crackers or nachos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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