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Easy Cheesy Baked Jalapeño Dip
How to make the best cheesy jalapeño dip in minutes! Fresh jalapeños blended with cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella baked to perfection.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise regular or low fat
- 2 jalapeños chopped, seeds removed*
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated sharp is best
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped, white and green parts (reserve a few pieces for top of dip after baking)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- few dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 and place rack on upper third of oven. Lightly grease the the baking pan.
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Combine all of the dip ingredients into a medium bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of mozzarella and some of the green onion. Stir until combined.
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Use a bake-proof dish, any shape with a 2 cup capacity. Place ingredients in the dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella on top.
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Bake at 350 uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remove and top with a few chopped green onion slices.
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Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, pita bread slices, large Fritos or crackers.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe may be doubled and spread into a 9x9 or a 9x13 pan. The bake time stays the same.