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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread

    Published: Mar 9, 2015 · Updated: Nov 9, 2022 by Maggie Unzueta

    Don't have time to make an appetizer? Try this Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread. Spicy, sweet, and creamy. In short, it's delicious!
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    Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeno Spread

    You know when you crave party food, but you don’t want to go out? Yeah that! I’m all partied out after my wedding and move. Right now, I feel like chillaxing at home, en mi casita, in my yoga pants. I was checking out some recipes on Pinterest the other day, and I suddenly had the urge to put a spin on my pantry staples. The grocery store is only a couple of blocks away. So, I popped over to buy the necessary ingredients to make this yummy Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread.

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    The original recipe asked for TWO ingredients. But, Maggie here, the good Mexican, needs something spicy, algo picante. However, I know my husband and my son. They can’t handle spice like I can. If you can’t handle the heat like my two guys, eat something dairy. The cream cheese in this Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread seriously cuts the heat. Served with this delicious horchata recipe, of course!

    Sliced Jalapenos

    Table of Contents

    • 1 More Appetizer Recipes
        • 1.0.1 Hungry for More?
    • 2 Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread
      • 2.1 Ingredients
      • 2.2 Instructions
      • 2.3 Nutrition
    • 3 What’s your favorite easy-to-make appetizer?

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    In my version of this recipe, you get a little jalapeño action, the sweetness from the strawberry jam, and the creaminess of the cream cheese. Delicious, right? And easy! I’m trying to introduce my son to my Mexican flavors, the flavors my mom taught me, and my grandma taught her. This Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread is a great introduction dish into chile, and it teaches my son to think outside the recipe box. Food is all about being creative. Be sure to use fresh jalapeno, not chiles en vinagre. This recipe is a such a crowd pleaser too, and totally affordable. An inexpensive dish that’s enjoyable for the whole family and perfect for my nights in yoga pants. 😀

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    Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread

    Don't have time to make an appetizer? Try this Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeño Spread. Spicy, sweet, and creamy. In short, it's delicious!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 25kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
    • 1 jar strawberry jam
    • 1 jalapeno finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise optional

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, pour all the strawberry jam and jalapeno. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Pour over cream cheese.
    • Add crackers. Enjoy!
    • Optional: To soften the cream cheese faster, add cream cheese and mayo to a food processor. Pulse for a few minutes and add jalapeno strawberry mixture on top. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg
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    Spicy 3-Ingredient Jalapeno Spread on top of cream cheese


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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. CC

      March 13, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Hi Maggie! This looks scrumptious! I’m not always a fan of the brand of hot that comes from jalepenos so I’m thinking of subbing roasted green chile instead! Green chiles are abundant in my neck of the woods. Thoughts? 😉

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      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 20, 2015 at 5:05 pm

        That sounds great! Anything spicy should work. Enjoy. 😀

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    2. dailycurlz

      March 09, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      4 stars
      Yummy, thanks for sharing #client

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 09, 2015 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you, Daily! It is so yummy. 🙂

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