Candied Cowboy Dip
If you like a little sweet and a little heat, this Candied Cowboy Dip is for you! A play on the simple, but delicious cowboy candy, this recipe has it all. It’s creamy, savory, and has just enough spice to keep you coming back for another bite. Give it a try for your next get-together or game day and it’s sure to be a hit!
Let’s get into how it’s made.. The jalapeños are the part that takes a little planning. The liquid is drained from the jar, then sugar is added before the jalapeños go into the fridge for at least 24 hours. As they sit, the sugar draws out some of their moisture and creates a sweet syrup that gets mixed right into the dip.
Once the jalapeños are ready, the rest comes together pretty easily. The softened cream cheese is mixed until smooth, then the candied jalapeños, syrup, and crumbled bacon are stirred in. You can chop the jalapeños a little more before adding them if you want smaller pieces throughout the dip.
Give the finished dip about 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving so it can firm up and the flavors have a chance to come together. Serve it with your favorite sturdy crackers or chips and let everyone dig in!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (16 oz) jar sliced jalapenos, medium or hot
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup crumbled cooked bacon
PREPARATION
- 24 hours before preparing the dip, drain all liquid from the jar of jalapenos. Add sugar to the jar, cover, and shake to mix. Place jar in the fridge for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days.
- To prepare dip, add cream cheese to a medium size bowl and mix until smooth. Add the candied jalapenos, any syrup in the jar, and bacon (optional: roughly chopped before adding). Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to serving dish and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with chips, pretzels, or veggies.
