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Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese

Published Mar 30, 2022 by Allyson · 12 Comments
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Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapeños and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapenos and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

Living in New York for 4 years, I became really obsessed with New York bagels, and of course, their cream cheese. I had never seen so many options for cream cheeses, and I tried new ones all the time. I really love plain low fat cream cheese, but when I tried the Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese, I totally fell in love. This Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is simple to make and so delicious! If you like a kick of heat, this recipe is for you!

Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapenos and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

Recently I had an abundance of jalapeños, so I was pretty much thinking of everything and anything I could make with these bad boys. If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen that I asked my readers for recipe suggestions. Everything from Jalapeno Popper Dip to Jalapeno Cheese Balls were suggested!

How to make Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • After roasting the jalapeños, dice them up finely. Then add them to a bowl with the softened cream cheese and freshly grated cheddar cheese.
  • Mix until there are no longer any clumps of cream cheese and everything is well combined.
  • Add the mixture to a sealed container, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but the longer it sits, the better.
    • The longer it sits, the spicier it gets! The jalapeno spice really gets stronger as it melds.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapenos and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

How to roast jalapeños:

  • Put on a pair of gloves!
  • First, wash and dry the jalapeños. Pre-heat the oven using the BROIL setting.
  • Cut the jalapeños in half, lengthwise, and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds/inside of the jalapeño. Cut off the stem and discard.
jalapeños cut in half
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then place the jalapeños inside facing down. Drizzle olive oil over the tops of the peppers.
  • Place in the oven, about 3 inches from the flame. Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is blistered and mostly brown/black. Carefully remove.
  • Using tongs, place the jalapeños on a cutting board, then place a bowl top side down over the jalapeños (so they are completely covered and air cannot escape). Let sit for 15 minutes (this allows the peppers to steam so the skins can easily be removed).
  • After 15 minutes remove the bowl, then carefully push the skins off of the peppers and discard.
  • Dice the skinless jalapeño peppers and proceed with recipe.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapenos and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

For more delicious breakfast ideas, checkout these recipes:

  • Apple Monkey Bread with Caramel Drizzle
  • Best Banana Bread and Muffins
  • Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
  • Make-Ahead Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Loaded Breakfast Nachos
  • Pumpkin Pancakes (healthier Greek yogurt recipe)

If you like jalapeños as much as I do, checkout these other jalapeño recipes!

  • Jalapeno Popper Bombs (easy appetizer)
  • Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
  • Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
  • Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (KETO/Low Carb)
  • Jalapeno Popper Cheese Bread
  • Jalapeno Ranch Pull Apart Bread
  • Spicy Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

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5 from 10 votes
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Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Jalapeno Cheddar Cream cheese is the perfect bagel topping! Packed full of roasted jalapenos and cheddar cheese, it will be a crowd favorite!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 roasted jalapenos, diced (see directions above for how to roast jalapeños)
  • ¼ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (I used ⅓ less fat/neufatchel), room temperature
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos. Using a form or masher, stir until completely combined and no big clumps. You could also use your stand mixer or electric mixer for this.

  2. Place in an air tight container, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Recipe Notes

First published in March 2015. Updated March 2022. 

Nutrition per serving: 84 calories, 6g fat, 6g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g protein.

*Calculated based on using ⅓ less fat cream cheese. For accurate nutritional information please use a calculator like Myfitnesspal using your specific ingredients. 

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  1. Danneet Ponsolle

    March 29, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    Hi- Did you de-seed the jalopenos or leave the seeds in when you roasted?
    Thanks and I look forward to making this.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 30, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Hi! I did cut them in half and then remove the seeds, then roast. I will add that to the directions for clarity. Thanks for asking!

      Reply
  2. Beth

    March 30, 2022 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    Ahh! I love this so much! It's like spreadable jalapeno poppers, and I'm here for it.

    Reply
  3. Kristyn

    March 30, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love the little kick!! We go through so many bagels & this spread is delicious!!

    Reply
  4. Kara

    March 30, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    I spread this on some toasted sourdough bread, and I was in heaven!

    Reply
  5. Katie

    March 30, 2022 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love flavored cream cheeses, and especially with different flavored bagels! So easy to make and so so good.

    Reply
  6. Juliane

    March 31, 2022 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    I love cream cheese, but it is my first time trying it with jalapenos. This is SO good!

    Reply
  7. Amanda

    March 31, 2022 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    Love this cream cheese spread! It was like going to a fancy bagel shop.

    Reply
  8. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    March 31, 2022 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    I need to try this immediately, it looks so good!

    Reply
  9. Erik

    March 31, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    Huge fan of jalapeño cream cheese, so I'm really excited to make my own now!

    Reply
  10. Catalina

    March 31, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    My husband will go crazy over this appetizer idea! Love how easy is to make!

    Reply
  11. Vikki

    April 04, 2022 at 2:18 am

    5 stars
    I love the little kick of heat and the creaminess! So tasty

    Reply

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