Smoky Jalapeno & Tomato Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Creamy, spicy, and full of flavor, this jalapeno cream cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for your next gathering. With a touch of smokiness from the paprika and a kick of heat from the jalapeno, this dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or crunchy raw vegetables for a delicious party snack that will disappear in no time!
— 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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