This hummus, is quite simply, a party in your mouth.
I had been wanting to make my own spicy hummus for awhile now, but just adding jalapeno seemed rather boring. And so while I was driving back from yoga a couple days ago I started brainstorming out loud. I came up with “jalapeno chive hummus”, “jalapeno cilantro hummus”, “jalapeno white bean hummus” and then….Jalapeno Cheddar Hummus.
Done.
Because what else goes so perfectly with jalapeno peppers other than freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese? You know and I know it. And the best part is that this hummus reminds me of jalapeno poppers in that it’s so ridiculously cheesy and delicious. Unlike jalapeno poppers, however, this cheesy appetizer can actually be considered healthy! Jalapenos are vegetables, right?
To my utter delight, it turned out so good that after eating the above, I ran around my little house chanting it’s-jalapeno-cheddar-time, it’s-jalapeno-cheddar-time, it’s-jalapeno-cheddar-time.
I don’t think I can ever eat regular old hummus again.
Jalapeno Cheddar Hummus
serves 12
Ingredients:
2 14.5-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeds removed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 T warm water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
Combine the chickpeas, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, water, cumin and salt in a vita-mix or food processor. Process until smooth (adding more water if you desire to thin the hummus out a bit).
Add the cheddar cheese and process again until everything is well combined.
Time:
10 minutes
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I’m doomed. Like I need another vehicle for cheese.
oh man, i can see this being consumed by the gallon…and yes, only by me.
Wow!! We love spicy hummus. I’m making this over the weekend
This sounds so wonderful! Love me some spice!
man I am loving all thee delish variations of hummus!
looks so good)
I’m so glad you picked cheddar over white bean – it sounds incredible!
Oooh this is fancy hummus! I don’t eat a whole lot of jalepenos but I’m totally buying some and trying this!
Wow! This looks seriously good. Thanks Jenna!
Wow what a great idea. Thanks for sharing
I always assumed I couldn’t make hummus at home because I’m too cheap to buy the $12 jar of tahini at my grocery store. Thanks for this alternative!
I was thinking the same thing! This looks good. Not sure though…I find Red Pepper Roasted spicy!
But if there’s cheese involved – how does one resist?
Oh heaven in a bowl!!! I can’t wait to try this!
Cheese and hummus belong together! One of my favorite sandwiches is a grilled veggie sandwich with hummus and feta…. I should try it with cheddar instead!
i love spicy hummus! what an interesting twist to add cheddar!! looks delish.
What a great idea to add in the sharp cheddar flavor! I went through a hummus phase a while back and got pretty burned out, so I haven’t had it in a while. This post is definitely tempting me though!
Yum. I’m not a huge cheddar fan but I LOVE hummus and I think the addition of jalapeno to the regular recipe would be divine.
I made guacamole hummus recently (like Trader Joe’s), but this is definitely how I’m going to use my remaining jalapeno. I love it! Served with tortilla chips and salsa, perhaps…
Wow. I made guacamole hummus earlier this week (like trader joe’s) but this is a fantastic way to use up my remaining jalapeno. Served with some salsa and tortilla chips, I think…
Hot damn, that sounds delicious.
This looks great. Being the hard-core hummus purist I am it’s difficult for me to think of giving this middle eastern classic a “south of the border” flair. But I think I can dig it. Have you ever seen this recipe here at whole foods? Same idear- http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/166
Love finding new hummus flavors! Great recipe Jenna
I had a jalepeno cheddar grilled cheese sammie the other day, it was beer battered and served with raspberry preserves! Holy wow was it delicious – but then I had a major stomach ache
. Perhaps this hummus is a better way to get my fix!
This sounds awesome. I would love to make this today! Done and done!
Wonder what this would taste like on a taco?!
(ps all i can envision is stewie doing the peanut butta jelly time dance:D
This is about to be my new favorite hummus ever! I love anything with some spice
Of course, I am going a litte extra jalapeno to my batch!!
I love jalapenos – great idea!
Good lord, why have I never thought of putting cheese in my hummus?? You are genius.
I have all these ingredients and will definitely be making this today! Yum!
Are you a food genius or what?!
Looks DELICIOUS! I love trying different flavors of hummus, I’ve yet to try one I don’t like!
GAH!!!!!
Three of my favorite things combined. Have a great weekend, Jenna!
That’s awesome! My post today was on hummus and then I read this! Yes, the next time I make hummus I’m making it with jalapenos and cheddar!
Love this hummus flavor!
You and Mama Pea are in cahoots, aren’t you? You two both posted jalapeno hummus recipes today.
I love that you described it as a “party in your mouth.” I’m pretty much down with anything that gets more hummus in my piehole.
This looks SO good! Do you think jarred (pickled) jalepenos would work too?
yes, I do!
Ok, I can totally get behind this recipe!
I think it’s a great idea to add these flavors to hummus!
Oh man, this looks so good. And no garlic? Score!
must.have.this.NOW!!! Amazing idea – can’t wait to try the recipe.
Spicy hummus is awesome! I recently blended chipotles in adobo sauce into hummus, it had a nice bite to it
YUUUUUM. I made a spicy cilantro jalapeno hummus a while back… don’t you love the color the pepper brings to the spread?? I can already see this one on foodgawker
what a combo! I am on a huge hummus kick so yes, I will make this for sure.
I NEED a food processor, stat!
AH that sounds so yummy! I want to make it with homemade wheat thins!
Definitely will be making this for the next party I have to go to/host! This looks amazing.
I always knew you and I were on the same wavelength, but this is a little eerie
http://peasandthankyou.com/2011/04/07/cooking-in-the-living-room/
hah!! love it! And miss you, lady!
This looks amazing and the boys will like it to~. I have made a cilantro lime hummus but this looks superb. Thanks Jenna.
Holy yum! All of my favorite ingredients in one recipe!
the cumin is a great add; I bet this is great fresh!
My favorite part about this post (besides the cheddar, obviously) is that you talk to yourself outloud while driving. I do the same thing and only hope that people think instead I’m singing. That’s awkward enough without them knowing I’m just talking to myself…
Wow, this does sound awesome! Must make it this weekend!
I’m sort of a spice weeny, but this sounds so good! I’m trying to expand my jalapeno horizons and embrace the heat, ha.
Wow, anything hummus is my cup of tea! Love this recipe! I thin kmy husband would love it too!
Oh my gosh, this is RIGHT up my alley. I love savoury meals jalapenos and cheese. Also, I like your new header (haven’t clicked through from Reader for a while…)
You had me at cheddar. The fact that it’s in hummus, well yummy yum yum. I’ll deal with the fire of the jalapeno. Thanks Jenna! Oh… I can make this for my sister. She LOVES jalapenos!
U knw what would take this houmous to the next level…tortilla chips..ohhh yeaa!
I saw this recipe this morning and whipped up a batch for lunch. It was delicious!! I halved the recipe and used what I had on hand: 1 can of chickpeas, 3 serrano chiles (I like it super spicy!), and monterey jack cheese. I also added some garlic and squeeze of lime juice. I used carrot sticks for dipping and it was fabulous! Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!!
Good heavens, this is a good idea. I love the extra spiciness, AND cheddar?! I mean…amazing.
Done. This is going to be present at my next Mexican meal.
Between this and Mama Pea’s hummus, everyone has jalepeno hummus on the brain! Looks delish and I need this in my life…yum!
Have a great weekend, Jenna
I’ve never been much of a jalapeño girl, but this may have just changed my mind.
Yummy! 
Love your blog! Just made this to surprise my husband and it is delicious!
Oh man. amazing.
Love this recipe! Thanks for the idea!
Mind= blown
Wow, I need to try this with Daiya shred – thanks!
That looks yummy! I will try with Daiya shredded cheddar blend
you should call this yummus
Think it would work with white beans?? Looks tasty!
Just made it with white beans – it is AMAZING!
Haha, this is delightful! I live in the land of hummus (Saudi Arabia), so we eat it constantly…but never with jalapenos or cheddar cheese, which just happen to be 2 of my favorite ingredients. This looks like a lot of fun and I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you!
Yum yum yum. I think I’ve been waiting for this my whole life!
YUM YUM YUM! that is all.
Love this idea for hummus- genius really
This variation sounds great! I just made roasted bell pepper hummus this week. Plain ole hummus just doesn’t cut it anymore
Oh my do I need this hummus in my life right now. Love the flavors, such a great idea!
I’ve starred this and can’t wait to make it. I have all the ingredients, too, hurrah!
Yes yes yes! Savory + spicy is a total win!
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I just bought Jalapeno Cheddar salad dressing today AND some hummus. Wish I’d seen this post before, I could’ve saved myself a trip! Thanks for sharing
Oh my goodness! This sounds so amazingly good! I want to make it right this minute. Incredibly good. I can imagine it with cucumber slices and red bell pepper pieces.
Oh my gosh, that sounds so delicious!
Jalapenos, cheese, and beans?! You must have had me in mind when you were making this.
sounds delish. I love hummus. How spicy is the recipe? I can handle some spice, but not a lot
i made this today with tahini instead of olive oil and it is SO GOOD! thanks for the idea!
Yum! This sounds delightful. I love adding kick to hummus.
Hah! I’ve had “it’s peanut-butter-jelly-time” stuck in my head for DAYS. probably isn’t helping that i’ve been downing a fluffernutter sandwich a day for the past week…
I just made a batch–oh yum! It’s good! I might an extra jalapeno next time to make it spicier.
Can’t wait to try it. I have tahini in the frig so I might use that over the EVOO. I love anything spicy and anything with cheese so this is a great mix! Thanks for sharing.
cheese is my life. it really works in hummus? YES!
I made this hummus for a cookout over the weekend and it was a huge hit! Thanks for the great recipe
I made this yesterday and it’s my new favorite hummus! I’m pretty sure jalapenos are the cheapest thing you can buy at the grocery store. Only 10 cents!!
We had this on toast for lunch! Wonderful!!! Pretty sure I’ll need to run an extra mile today to make up for it!
Mary, mom to many, runner since September
Well, I just couldn’t wait to make this but I have to say I was a tad disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, it was delicious and I definitely ate more than my fair share, but not quite as spicy as I was hoping. I think my jalapeno was a dud. Next time I’m gonna add another one, or two.
Just made this for tomorrow’s Easter lunch and it is awesome! I can’t wait to share it with my family and see what they think. Thanks for the great easy recipe. : )
That would be one tasty hummus!
I loved this recipe. I have never made hummus, but this inspired me. I added a little garlic and some lemon to it, but otherwise left the recipe the same. It was the best hummus I have ever had. It was fluffy instead of dense. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Just made this and had not thought to serve with bread until I saw your picture! Used four jalapenos with seeds and it was just enough to have an afterbite. I bet it would intensify the flavors if it was baked before dipping? Yum o yum!
I’m making this now. Am I adding cumin twice?
nope—only once. I just fixed it!
Jenna,
Thank you for the clarification. After making the recipe this evening I’m never buying hummus from the store again. I think I might making up my own flavors in the future. I have a photo of the results and put a link to your blog on my Facebook profile for other to see and enjoy!
Thanks Paul
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