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Roasted Jalapeño Cowboy Cream Cheese

A creamy, smoky, and spicy appetizer loaded with roasted jalapeños, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and rich cream cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 jalapeños roasted and diced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place jalapeños on a lined baking sheet and roast until blistered and charred, about 15–18 minutes.
  3. Cool jalapeños slightly, peel away loose charred skin, remove seeds if desired, and finely dice.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Mix in sour cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Fold in cheddar cheese, roasted jalapeños, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
  7. Transfer mixture to a serving or baking dish.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until warm and bubbly if serving hot.
  9. Garnish with extra bacon, parsley, and jalapeño slices before serving.

Notes

For milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds completely. This dip can also be served chilled as a spread.