Roasted Jalapeño Cowboy Cream Cheese
Experience a creamy, zesty spread with roasted jalapeños and cheddar cheese, perfect for dipping or enhancing your favorite snacks!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Roast the Jalapeños: Place whole jalapeños on the baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes until skins blister and turn black. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Cool and Prep: Remove jalapeños from the oven, let cool slightly, then remove stems and seeds if desired for less heat.
- Mix It Up: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, lime juice, and chopped roasted jalapeños. Mix until well combined.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasonings to your liking; add more lime juice or garlic powder if necessary.
- Serve It Up: Transfer the spread into a serving bowl and garnish with extra chopped jalapeños or cilantro. Serve with assorted crackers or veggie sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg