What else does one do on a hot and humid summer's day but hunker down for a cut throat game of Dino-opoly? Yes, you read that correctly. No more Park Place or Marvin Avenue. Nope, my kids were buying up Giganotosaurus, Sauroposeidon and Triceratops at a rate that would make any paleontologist drop his pickax in awe. Dodging the "Nearly Extinct" square (that's "Jail" to us old foagies) is enough to make any young gamer or spectator hungry. That's when I pulled out my blender and whipped up this jalapeno and tomato cream cheese dip in about 10 minutes flat. Okay, maybe large, sauce-drenched ribs would have been more appropriate for my little Dino-opolists, but I was looking for something quick and easy.
This dip isn't thick, so make sure you serve it with large tortilla chips. Raw veggies would work well, too. Actually, I will make a full confession. I used a spoon to scoop the dregs straight into my mouth. It was that good.
The recipe:
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add jalapenos and garlic, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the pitcher of a blender, add jalapeno mixture, cream cheese, tomato, red bell pepper, smoked paprika and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
Serve with tortilla cheese or raw vegetables.
Other cream cheese dips and spreads:
Whipped Pesto Cream Cheese Spread
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cream Cheese Spread
Printable Recipe
Smoky Jalapeno & Tomato Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large jalapeno pepper membranes and seeds removed (as desired for heat), finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 medium tomato cored & cut into 8 wedges
- ½ large red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add jalapenos and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the pitcher of a blender, add jalapeno mixture, cream cheese, tomato, red bell pepper, smoked paprika and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Serve with tortilla cheese or raw vegetables.
Nutrition
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HI Dara,
I use my blender to make a refreshing spinach drink and fresh fruit smoothies. I have also made different soup receipes using fresh vegetables.
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8oz. soy milk 8oz. orange juice, one banana, and 3 table spoons of flax meal= great health and a start to a great day. The Flax meal has lots of omega 3's, Fiber, Vitamin B, and More. The orange juice as we all know is high in Vitamin C. Soy milk has the omega 6's to complement the omega 3's. Banana has great benefits as well, Potassium, FOS (for calcium absorption, Vitamin B6, Helps digestion, and lowers risk of cancer. My blender is at least 20yrs old and I am due for a new one like the Blendtec that would help me discover more ways to better health and maybe some great drinks to that good heath!!!
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I make smoothie the most in my blender. I'd love a blentec though. Then I'd make soup and ice cream too.
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I am "liking" a chance to win a real blender so I can make some real tasty dishes for the family. I'd love a real machine.
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I want one and the dip looks delicious!
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Has to be making smoothies,,,Summertime is here!
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My favorite thing to make is smoothies, which I could get mine to make this dip!!
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