Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 medium jalapeños, finely chopped and seeded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or chicken until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped jalapeños, half of the cheddar, and half of the mozzarella. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey as a lighter protein option.
- Add bell peppers for extra color and sweetness.
- Mix in pepper jack for more heat.
- Serve over rice or pasta, or enjoy as a low-carb dish.
- Reheat with a splash of cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
