Creamy Cowboy Butter Dip
This bold and zesty Creamy Cowboy Butter Dip blends sautéed onions and jalapeños with a rich three-cheese base and herbs for the perfect hot party dip.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions diced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ lemon juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried chives plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1-2 tablespoon reserved onion/jalapeño mixture optional
- Extra parsley and chives for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Let it get bubbly before adding onions.
- Add diced onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until translucent and sweet-smelling.
- Stir in jalapeños and cook for 2–3 more minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook one minute until aromatic.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne, parsley, and dried chives. Stir everything together until blended.
- Let mixture simmer on low for 2–3 minutes until flavors meld.
- Reduce to very low heat and simmer until creamy, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid scorching.
- Before serving, garnish with extra chives. Serve hot with chips or bread.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase cayenne or leave seeds in jalapeños. Dip can be made ahead and reheated gently with added dairy.