A chilled jalapeño dip and a creamy baked jalapeño dip, this is what happens when I can’t make up my mind.  Not only are both of these so very delicious, but they are super easy, essentially throwing everything into a food processor.

The chilled dip has a cool, fresh, mellow flavor with some heat rising on the back end that doesn’t linger too long.   The creamy baked dip has a bit more of a robust flavor with a more intense heat.  I like spicy and I think it’s perfect.  My husband is not always a fan of spice and he thought it was great and not too overpowering.  Of course, you can always adjust the amount to your taste.

Jalapeño Dip

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Soak cashews in 2 cups of water for 2-3 hours until soft. Drain.

2. In a food processor or vitamix, combine drained cashews, milk, whole jalapeños minus the stem, garlic, bouillon, juice of one lemon, thyme, rosemary, nutritional yeast, and salt. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.

3. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with crackers, pita chips, bread, or veggies.

Jalapeno Dip Recipe Card

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Creamy Baked Jalapeño Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cashews
• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 3 jalapenos, whole, with seeds
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 1/2 cube not-chick’n bouillon (I use Edward and Sons brand)
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup silken tofu
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella, shredded

Directions:

1. Soak cashews in 2 cups of water for 2-3 hours until soft. Drain.

2. In a food processor or vitamix, combine drained cashews, milk, whole jalapeños minus the stem, garlic, bouillon, juice of one lemon, thyme, rosemary, nutritional yeast, salt, tofu, and mozzarella, setting a pinch of cheese to the side. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.

3. Place the mixture in an oven safe bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until it bubbles and cracks. Serve hot with bread or crackers.

Creamy Baked Jalapeno Dip Recipe Card

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