Flavorful Candied Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Easy Cowboy Candy Dip
A sweet, spicy, and creamy dip combining candied jalapeños with cream cheese and cheddar, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup candied jalapeños, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream, full-fat or light
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, a pinch
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out for 30 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts until soft but not melted.
- Chop ½ cup of candied jalapeños into small pieces, being careful with the sticky juice.
- Shred 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sour cream until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar and chopped candied jalapeños, preserving texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and dip firm up.
- Stir before serving and serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Chilling the dip for at least 1 hour improves flavor and texture. Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for best results. For a smoother dip, pulse in a food processor after mixing. If too stiff after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of milk or more sour cream to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5
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