Warm Jalapeno Dip

This is not a classy dip, nor sophisticated or fancy....catch my drift?  It is what it is.  It's a warm dip that disappears in no time when set on a table in front of people.  It'll warm you up in more ways than one.
I whipped this up with ingredients I happened to have on hand for a shindig, yes a shindig, and it was inhaled within minutes.  Obviously, I had stumbled upon something worth making again.  I usually use 3 jalapenos but have used 4 in the past.  It really depends on the heat from the pepper.  Test a tiny piece before and you'll know whether you'll be inflicting pain on your guests or not....perhaps some of them like pain.  That conversation is for another day....make the dip.
p.s. I used light mayo and light cream cheese (never fat free) so it wasn't so greasy but that's totally up to you and your preferences.

 

 

Warm Jalapeno Dip

 

1 250g container of Cream Cheese (I used Light)

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

3-4 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (don't touch your eye!)

1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 cup shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar)

1/4 cup panko

1-2 tsp melted butter or olive oil

 

Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.  Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, jalapenos, garlic and cheese.  Mix well and spoon into an oven safe dish.  Mix the Panko and butter or olive oil together until the Panko is coated.  Sprinkle over top of the dip.  Bake for about 20 minutes or until warmed through and golden on top.  It'll be hot so proceed with caution.