This Creamy Jalapeño Dip is a truly addictive and versatile dip that’s become a favorite for its vibrant flavor and smooth texture. It’s a popular choice for game days, parties, or simply as a delicious accompaniment to meals.
The dip typically starts with a creamy base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and sometimes buttermilk or cream cheese, providing a rich and tangy foundation. The star ingredient is the jalapeño pepper, which can be fresh for a brighter, bolder heat or pickled for a slightly milder and tangier profile.
What makes this dip so irresistible is its smooth and creamy texture, often achieved by blending all the ingredients together in a food processor until completely puréed. It’s known for having a kick, but the level of spiciness can be customized by controlling the amount of jalapeños and whether the seeds and membranes are included. For a milder dip, remove the seeds and membranes; for a spicier dip, leave them in.
Ingredients
2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup Miracle Whip or mayo
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
4oz can of green chilis chopped
4oz diced jalapenos or more to taste
1 cup Panko or plain bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine the cream cheese, Miracle Whip or mayo, Mexican cheese, chilis, jalapenos, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese in a food processor or mixer and blend until smooth.
Spread mixture into a greased casserole dish.
Combine the other 1/2 of Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and melted butter and mix well.
Spread bread crumb mixture over top of dip.
Bake until browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Serve warm with your favorite chips, veggies, ect.
