Impress your party guests with this smoky cheddar cheese dip which has a touch of heat from diced jalapeño.
This flavour-packed, smoky cheddar cheese dip with a touch of heat from diced jalapeño couldn’t be easier to make. It's perfect for serving as a dip for chips, crackers, or veggies. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Impress your guests with this flavour-packed party dip. It's ideal for preparing in advance and couldn’t be easier to make!
make-ahead party snack:
This dip is ideal for preparing in advance and is simple to make! Once all the ingredients are well combined, transfer the dip to a serving bowl add the toppings, then cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Once chilled, it's ready to serve with your favorite dippers!
hot tip:
For a spicier dip, keep the seeds when preparing the jalapeño or add hot sauce to taste.
making this recipe gluten-free:
All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free friendly. If you want to ensure that this dip is fully gluten-free, choose vegan cream cheese and cheddar cheese shreds that are labeled “gluten-free.”
Vegan Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Dip
This flavour-packed, smoky cheddar cheese dip with a touch of heat from diced jalapeño couldn’t be easier to make. It’s perfect for making in advance and best served chilled.
INGREDIENTS (makes 1 cup)
Dip:
227g vegan cream cheese
3 tbsp jalapeño, finely chopped
2 tbsp red onion
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 cup vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove, minced
Topping:
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 tbsp jalapeño, finely chopped
1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, combine all of the dip ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
Mix the topping ingredients in a separate bowl and spread out evenly on top of the cheese dip.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Once chilled, it's ready to serve with your favorite dippers!
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