This is a five minute recipe, at most. But it yields a creamy, decadent dip. If you love avocados, this is perfect for you. At the same time, it is not too heavy on the avocado. Guacamole junkies…try this. It is nice enough for any occasion, yet perfect for slouching on the sofa for a football game. Yes, I’m serving mine with plain Doritos. The mood doesn’t strike me often, but clearly I’m in a football-on-the-couch mode. I’ve also served it with water crackers, and it was great that way, too.
You can “heat” this up as much as you like by adding more jalapenos, but I would do it incrementally after one or two, so you can judge as you go. My jalapenos were tiny, but very potent. Yours could be large and boring. Start with a little and work your way up slowly.
Preparation:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 avocados, seed removed
2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chopped chives
Remove the avocados from their skins and place them in the bowl of a food processor. Pour the lime juice over the avocados. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Taste the dip and add lime juice, salt, or jalapeno to taste. Process again until smooth. Scrape the dip into a serving bowl and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Notes:
Spoons work great for removing jalapeno seeds and ribs. Remember not to rub your eyes until you have had a chance to wash your hands.
I have a sense that this would be great, thinned a bit with milk, and served as a cream sauce on these Crispy Black Bean Tacos.
yummy!
I only see one negative thing with this recipe… I won’t be able to stop eating this dip!
Oh wow, the idea of combining cream cheese and avocado into a dip is brilliant :) I can’t think of a dip that I’d enjoy more!
That refreshing green color is irresistible! I have not even started with the health benefits of avocado. This multifunctional dip is worth the search…;)
Great photos and I think I could devour the whole bowl in no time flat!
This sounds amazing! Found your blog through this post on foodgawker! Awesome stuff!
Looks refreshing and soothing. Love the photo
Thank you, Kacey. I meet some great people through Foodgawker. Thank you for stopping by.
Thank you, Ali.
Wow, what a fun twist on traditionally guacamole! Sounds and looks just delish and I just happen to have avocado waiting to be used……….
I love avocados and this dip sounds amazing!
Mmmm looks good!
Your website is great. I was searching for the perfect avocado dip and now I just decided to make my own, starting with two avocados and sour cream.
Thanks, Jim! I hope you like it. Let me know if you come up with any great variations on the theme.
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