Description
Spicy Roasted Jalapeño Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip is a bold, smoky, and creamy BBQ-inspired appetizer. Roasted jalapeños are blended with cream cheese, sour cream, and spices, then swirled with BBQ sauce for a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 large jalapeños, roasted
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60ml) BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp salt)
Instructions
- Roast jalapeños over open flame, oven, or broiler until skins are charred. Peel and finely chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped roasted jalapeños evenly.
- Spread mixture into a serving dish.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce on top and gently swirl using a spoon or knife for a marbled effect.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños for more or less heat.
- Add shredded cheddar for extra richness.
- Great served with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
- For smokier flavor, use a hickory BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American BBQ