Description
Jalapeno cheese rounds tantalize taste buds with their zesty Mexican-inspired profile. Crispy edges and spicy yogurt dip create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large fresh jalapeno chillies
- 2 cups (473 ml) extra tasty cheddar, grated
- 1 cup (237 ml) parmesan, grated
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
Spices and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty yogurt dip by blending Greek yogurt, sriracha, paprika, and minced garlic in a food processor until silky smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then chill in the refrigerator for optimal flavor melding.
- Heat the oven to 180C (350F) and strategically line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a robust cheese base by thoroughly mixing grated cheddar and parmesan in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Protect hands with culinary gloves while handling jalapenos. Meticulously trim pepper ends, carefully extract seeds, and slice into delicate rings that will crown each cheese medallion.
- Employ a tablespoon to portion cheese mixture onto prepared baking sheets, forming rustic circular shapes. Gently press a jalapeno ring into the center of each round, maintaining adequate spacing to allow for natural spreading.
- Roast the cheese rounds in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges transform into a golden, crisp perimeter. Let the rounds cool directly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
- Present the spicy cheese rounds alongside the chilled yogurt dip, creating a tantalizing appetizer that balances heat and creaminess.
Notes
- Protect your hands with gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation from their spicy oils.
- Ensure baking paper is used to prevent cheese rounds from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Let the cheese rounds cool completely on the baking tray to help them firm up and maintain their crispy texture.
- Refrigerate the spicy yogurt dip ahead of time to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Keep an eye on the cheese rounds while baking, as they can quickly go from golden to burnt in just a minute or two.
- Serve these rounds immediately after cooling for the best crispy, cheesy experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg