Spicy Jalapeno Spread

Turn up the heat at your next gathering with a creamy, flavorful twist—this Spicy Jalapeno Spread is the ultimate appetizer for spice lovers. Featuring roasted jalapenos for a smoky kick, velvety cream cheese, tangy lime juice, and a hint of smoked paprika, this spread delivers the perfect balance of heat and zest. A sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese adds richness, while optional fresh cilantro brings a pop of herbaceous brightness. Whether served with crispy crackers, crunchy veggies, or crusty bread, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for parties, game days, or indulgent snacking. Adjust the spice level to your taste for a dip that’s as bold or mild as you like!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Jalapenos
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler or set up a grill for high heat.

Step 2

Place the whole jalapenos on a baking sheet and roast them under the broiler or on the grill until their skins are charred and blistered, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 3

Remove the jalapenos from the heat and place them in a heatproof bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to trap the steam. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the jalapenos steam, soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature or microwaving it for 15-20 seconds.

Step 5

Once the jalapenos have steamed, peel off their skins, remove the stems, and scrape out the seeds for a milder spread (leave some seeds for extra heat if desired). Chop the roasted jalapenos into small pieces.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional cilantro for a fresh herbaceous note.

Step 8

Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if needed. For more heat, you can add additional chopped fresh or roasted jalapenos.

Step 9

Transfer the spread to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the Spicy Jalapeno Spread chilled or at room temperature with crackers, chips, bread, or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(500.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1292.2

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 347.1mg	0%
Sodium 2767.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 33.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 822.1mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 527.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 9.9%