Description
A creamy and spicy pasta salad inspired by jalapeño poppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped jalapeños
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese, jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture. Stir until combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh jalapeños for a milder flavor.
- Add more spices for extra heat.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad