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Cream Cheese Jalapeno Dip

Creamy jalapeno dip made with cream cheese, Mexican crema, sour cream, cilantro, and lime.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 oz.cream cheesesoftened and cubed
  • 1/2 cupMexican Cremaalso known as table cream
  • 1/4 cupsour cream
  • 1/4 cupfresh cilantro leaves
  • 5 fresh jalapeno peppersstems removed
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspdry chicken bouillon or salt
  • juice of half a lime

Instructions

Instructions

  • Remove stems from the 5 jalapeno peppers; if you prefer less heat, cut them open and remove the seeds. Rinse and pat the peppers dry.
  • Put the 8 oz softened, cubed cream cheese into a food processor. Add ½ cup Mexican Crema, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, the prepared jalapenos, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dry chicken bouillon (or salt), and the juice of half a lime.
  • Secure the lid and process on medium-high until the mixture is smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides with a spatula so everything blends evenly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (use the salt option listed in the ingredients if you want more salt).
  • Spoon the dip into a serving bowl. Chill briefly if desired, then serve.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Notes

Notes
What is a substitute for Mexican crema?
Sub
st
itutes
for
Mexican
cre
ma
include
sour
cream
,
plain
Greek
yogurt
,
or
a
combination
of
may
onna
ise
and
heavy
cream
.
Serve Jalapeno dip with Doritos, Tortillas, Corn Chips or a spread of fresh, raw vegetables.