Description
A creamy and cheesy dip with a touch of heat, perfect for gatherings and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, jalapeños, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Continue mixing until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, let the dip chill for a full hour. Swap out regular cream cheese for light cream cheese or Greek yogurt to reduce fat. Add cooked and crumbled bacon or use different cheeses for unique twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, creamy dip, party food, Southern recipe