Question about using up half a jar of pickled jalapenos and leftover cream cheese

I've got maybe 3/4 of a jar of pickled jalapenos that's been sitting in my fridge for 2 months, and half a brick of cream cheese that's still good. Last night I chopped up the jalapenos, mixed them into the cream cheese with some garlic powder, and spread it on stale tortillas I toasted in the oven. It actually worked as a weird little snack plate. Has anyone found a better way to use up pickled jalapenos besides nachos or sandwiches?

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luna_green1mo ago

Drain and rinse those jalapenos first to get rid of that extra vinegar kick, then chop them up fine and mix them into the cream cheese with a packet of ranch seasoning. I've done this exact thing and it's killer on grilled cheese sandwiches or stuffed into chicken breasts before baking. Another thing I do is blend the cream cheese and jalapenos together with a splash of milk until it's dip consistency, then it's perfect for raw veggies or pretzels. You can also just spread it on a flour tortilla, roll it up tight, slice it into little pinwheels for a super easy party appetizer that looks way fancier than it is.

adam_anderson61mo ago

My wife actually makes a version of this with pickled banana peppers instead of jalapenos, and it's a whole different flavor profile that's a little milder but still has that tangy kick. She mixes in some shredded cheddar too and it bakes up really well in a crescent roll ring for a super easy dinner thing.