This isn't just for tortilla chips so serve with anything your heart desires from celery or jicima to toasted pita slices or toasted thinly sliced French baguette. This is also really good spread on flour tortillas and eaten as a rollup ;-)
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can diced jalapenos, not drained, or more to taste
Directions:
Completely blend together ingredients in a microwave safe bowl until smooth and microwave for about 3 minutes, stirring once.
Jalapeno poppers can be expensive to purchase in the store. This dip is a great tasting alternative and much cheaper. It also makes a great gift for someone who enjoys spicy food.
Ingredients:
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies,drained
2 oz. diced jalapeno peppers (drain if using canned or jarred peppers)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
Directions:
Stir together softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chilies and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Microwave on high until hot, about 3 minutes. It is also good served cold. Serve with crackers, chips, or sliced sourdough baguettes.
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