Description
This Jalapeño Hot Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with three types of cheese, jalapeños, and a crispy golden topping. It’s perfect for game days, parties, or any gathering where comfort food is welcome.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely minced (or to taste)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and jalapeños and cook for another minute.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked vegetables with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and smooth the top.
- Melt the butter and mix with panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling at the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Make ahead: assemble the dip and refrigerate it before baking. Bake just before serving.
- Great served with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
