Description
Creamy jalapeño dip brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your snack table with bold, tangy charm. Spicy peppers and smooth cream cheese create an irresistible appetizer that sparks conversation and delights taste buds in every scoop.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups jalapeno peppers, fresh
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Sanitize your workspace and gather all ingredients to ensure a clean preparation environment.
- Carefully slice fresh jalapeno peppers, removing seeds and membranes to control heat intensity while wearing protective gloves.
- Finely chop the deseeded jalapenos into uniform, small pieces to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dip.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with sour cream, whisking until the texture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate mayonnaise and buttermilk into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until fully integrated and achieving a consistent, velvety consistency.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Gently fold chopped jalapenos into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution of pepper pieces.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the dip and drizzle lime juice, stirring gently to incorporate vibrant, zesty notes.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and taste, adjusting seasonings if needed for optimal flavor balance.
Notes
- Tame the Spice: Remove jalapeno seeds and membranes to control heat level, making the dip milder for sensitive palates.
- Glove Up: Always wear protective gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation and burning sensations.
- Texture Trick: Finely chop jalapenos into uniform pieces to ensure consistent flavor distribution throughout the dip.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg