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Mexican Street Style Jalapeño Dip

A creamy, zesty dip with roasted jalapeños, perfect for gatherings and customization.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for optimal creaminess
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise For extra creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Fresh-squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Adds a fresh pop of flavor
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Adds earthy undertones
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Ingredients
  • 3 fresh jalapeños, charred, seeded, and chopped Adjust heat to your liking
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion For a nice crunch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Broiler or Grill: Set your broiler or grill to high. Place the jalapeños on a baking sheet or grill rack approximately 6 inches away from the heat source.
  2. Char the Jalapeños: Broil or grill the jalapeños, turning occasionally, until the skins are blackened and blistered, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Steam the Peppers: Transfer the hot jalapeños to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for about 5 minutes.
  4. Peel, stem, and seed the jalapeños. Then chop them.
Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Carefully fold in the chopped jalapeños and diced red onion until evenly distributed.
Serving
  1. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro for garnish.
  2. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Notes

For a smoother dip, blend everything in a food processor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.