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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Published: Dec 2, 2014 · Modified: Jul 10, 2025 by Terri Weir · · This post may contain affiliate links

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Are you ready for a good tailgating appetizer that’s super easy and tastes really, really good? This jalapeno cream cheese dip would be the one to make that will have your guests wanting more! When I say “easy,” it really is. Just mix the ingredients together, throw it in the microwave, and in about 10 minutes, you are set to go. It’s a bit on the spicy side, so you can adjust as needed if you like a milder tasting dip.

A shallow blue bowl with jalapeno cream cheese dip in it after it's been cooked.

So if you are needing a fast and easy recipe to take to your next game day party, just whip this up and you are good to go! It’s spicy, full of cheesy goodness, and delicious!

A tortilla chip after it was dipped in the cheesy dip.

The spiciness of this dip, mixed with the saltiness of the tortilla chips, really go hand in hand. I hope you enjoy this jalapeno cream cheese dip recipe and make it for all your game day, tailgating, get togethers and parties throughout the year.

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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

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This jalapeno cream cheese dip is the perfect party dip that is great for game day, tailgating, potlucks and any and all occasions.
4.80 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 379 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce cream cheese
  • (2) 4 ounce diced green chilies
  • 4 ounce diced jalapenos
  • 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Green onions
  • Sliced jalapenos

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together on medium speed, cream cheese, diced green chilies, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, garlic salt until nice and creamy.
  • Pour mixture into a glass pie plate that is microwaveable.
  • Microwave for 5-6 minutes on high until the center is hot and edges are bubbling. If needed, put back in microwave and cook for 30 second at a time until center is hot.
  • Garnish with green onions, sliced jalapenos and cheddar cheese.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream cheese dip with jalapenos, jalapeno cream cheese dip, jalapeno dip
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  1. Devin

    September 13, 2016 at 7:05 am

    Do you think you could throw this in the oven to heat up?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 27, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Devin, yes you definitely can.

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