I have to be honest with you, I am not a huge "spicy food" fan. I don't mind some spice, but lots of spice, that's not for me. I prefer to taste the food, not just feel the hotness (at least that is what it feels like to me!).
My husband on the other hand. He likes spicy/hot food. This is his kind of dip! So, if you are a fan of spicy/hot, this is your kind of dip too! His only suggestion for this was to add bacon bits next time for an added depth of flavor and texture. And well, because bacon tastes good! :)
This dip has all of the flavors of a jalapeno popper without all of the work of cleaning, filling, breading, baking, etc!
Hope you all have a great day!
Jalapeno Popper Chip Dip
Yield: about 3 cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz 1/3 of the fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt or reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp canned green chilies, drained
- 1/3 C jalapenos, finely chopped
- 3/4 C shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, separated
- baked tortilla chips
Directs
- Stir together cream cheese and yogurt in a medium-sized bowl until creamy. Add in the red pepper flakes, chilies, jalapenos, and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir until combined. Spoon into a 1 quart casserole or other microwaveable dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top. Microwave dip for 2 minutes or until dip is hot and cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve with baked tortilla chips. If any remains, store in refrigerator.
This post is part of Crumbs and Chaos Seasonal Inspiration, Creative Thursday, Weekend Potluck, Foodie Friday, and I'm Lovin' It Fridays!