Quick Baked Cheesy Jalapeno Ranch Chips Appetizer
Make these quick cheesy jalapeno ranch chips for an easy and satisfying appetizer!
Perfect for sharing at gatherings or for a game day snack, these chips are cheesy and just a bit spicy from a little kick of jalapeno.
Serve with Greek yogurt ranch, salsa and guacamole for the ultimate spread!
I love a quick appetizer like these barbecue chicken nachos but these ranch chips are definitely a new favourite!
Using my favourite ranch dressing seasoning to flavour the cheese is the real magic of this recipe. Your taste buds will do a happy dance once you have a bite of the baked chips. If you love everything ranch, then these jalapeno ranch chips are for you!
Why you’ll love these quick ranch cheesy chips
- You get a blast of creamy ranch flavor by using ranch seasoning to flavour the cheese AND a dippable Greek yogurt.
- It’s a quick appetizer you can make in under 15 minutes.
- These cheesy chips have the perfect flavor of both cheesy and spicy for the ultimate appetizer bite!
Ingredients needed to make this jalapeno ranch chips appetizer
Potato chips: I like to use plain ruffled chips for this recipe but other flavors of chips like barbecue
Ranch seasoning: use 1 packet of ranch seasoning that has flavours like onion powder, garlic powder and herbs both on the shredded cheese and save 1 tablespoon to mix in the yogurt!
Jalapenos: use diced jalapenos, with or without seeds depending on the amount of spice you want
Cheddar cheese: shredded cheddar cheese works best in this recipe
Greek yogurt: I like to use Greek yogurt to create a more thick ranch dip but you could also use sour cream
Salsa: enjoy these baked cheesy chips with your favourite kind of salsa
Guacamole: up-level these chips even more by serving with guacamole too
Step by step process to making these baked cheesy chips
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix together 1 tbsp of the ranch seasoning with the Greek yogurt and set aside.
Step 3: Add the rest of the ranch seasoning to the shredded cheese and mix together.
Step 4: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese mixture over the chips, making sure to evenly distribute. Sprinkle the diced jalapeno over the cheese and finish with the rest of the shredded cheese.
Step 5: Bake for 8 mins, let cool for 5 minutes before serving with dips.
Expert tips
- Make sure to leave the chips to cool for a few minutes before enjoying. While they are delicious straight out of the oven, I like the cheesy crunch you get when the chips have cooled slightly.
- Mix and match the toppings. Other delicious combinations:
- Jalapenos and cooked bacon (2 jalapenos diced and 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon)
- Green peppers and diced pepperoni (1/2 cup diced green peppers and 1/4 cup diced pepperoni)
- Cheddar and monteray jack cheese (2 cups of each cheese for a total of 4 cups shredded cheese)
- Pickled jalapenos as a topping once the chips are baked
Common questions about this appetizer
Can I use a different kind of chips for this recipe?
This recipe has only been tested with ruffled / wavy chips. However, I think a crunchy chip like plain kettle chips could also be delicious!
What if I don’t like a lot of spice?
Make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeno to bring down the heat level. Alternatively you can use 1/2 cup diced green peppers.
How to store these baked chips
These baked chips are best enjoyed when they’re made!
More quick appetizers to love from the blog:
Easy Sheet Pan Kettle Chip BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe
The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip
Herb & Walnut Mini Cheese Balls Appetizer
Quick Baked Cheesy Jalapeno Ranch Chips Appetizer
Ingredients
- 200 g bag plain ruffles chips
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2 jalapenos, diced (remove seeds for less spice)
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 3/4 cup salsa
- optional: guacamole
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
