Description
Spicy Roasted Jalapeño Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip is a smoky, creamy appetizer made with roasted jalapeños, tangy sour cream, and a sweet BBQ swirl. Perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you need a bold, crowd-pleasing dip that disappears fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60ml) BBQ sauce (plus extra for swirling if desired)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Optional garnish:
- Sliced fresh jalapeños
- Chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Roast the Jalapeños:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place whole jalapeños on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until blistered and slightly charred. Let cool. Peel skins, remove stems, and remove seeds if you prefer milder heat. - Blend the Dip:
Add roasted jalapeños, softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Adjust Seasoning:
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. - Add BBQ Swirl:
Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle BBQ sauce over the top and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect. - Serve or Chill:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep some or all of the jalapeño seeds.
- For a milder dip, remove all seeds before blending.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving again.
- Serve with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting + Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about ¼ cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg