Smoky Jalapeno & Tomato Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Creamy and zesty, this jalapeno cream cheese dip is the perfect blend of spicy and smooth flavors. With just the right amount of heat from fresh jalapenos and a hint of smokiness from paprika, this dip is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it with crunchy tortilla chips or crisp raw vegetables for a delicious snack or party appetizer.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, membranes and seeds removed (as desired for heat), finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 medium tomato, cored & cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add jalapenos and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the pitcher of a blender, add jalapeno mixture, cream cheese, tomato, red bell pepper, smoked paprika and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Serve with tortilla cheese or raw vegetables.
Yield
2 cups
Nutrition
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
- Protein Content: 3 g
- Fat Content: 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 47 mg
- Sodium Content: 211 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 0.25 Cup
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