By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 6
579 cal · 10 min
Jalapeño & Lime Guacamole with Cheesy Baked Salsa Dip
Recipe GLPR1b269d76c9f926
A vibrant two-part appetizer featuring smooth and creamy homemade guacamole infused with fresh jalapeños, lime, and cilantro, paired with a warm, bubbling baked cheese and salsa dip. The guacamole is prepared fresh and chunky, while the salsa dip bakes until the cheese is melted and golden. Served together with crispy tortilla chips for an irresistible crowd-pleasing starter.
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Ingredients
5 ripe avocados
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tsp minced jalapeño pepper
1 tbsp chopped jalapeños
1 fresh lime juice
1½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tsp olive oil
½ cup salsa
salt
black pepper
multigrain tortilla chips
thin tortilla chips
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450°F.
In a small baking dish, sprinkle an even layer of ¾ cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese across the bottom.
Pour the salsa evenly over the cheese layer.
Top with the remaining ¾ cup of shredded cheese.
Sprinkle the chopped jalapeños and fresh cilantro over the top.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling at the edges. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Keep warm for serving.
While the dip bakes, prepare the guacamole. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Add the minced jalapeño pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, and olive oil to the food processor. Pulse gently until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture—avoid over-processing into a smooth purée.
Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Warm the thin tortilla chips according to the package directions.
Arrange the warm salsa dip and guacamole on a serving platter alongside both varieties of tortilla chips. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Comments
This is a genuine 10-minute appetizer that delivers: avocado, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro are stocked year-round at every Charlotte grocer, and monterey jack cheese is standard even at ALDI and Food Lion. The salsa and tortilla chips anchor a reliable weeknight dip that costs under $1.50 per serving, driven mainly by avocado and cheese. The only caveat is avocado price volatility—when they spike to $2 each, your cost jumps noticeably—but the dish remains accessible and has no hidden prep steps. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer that doesn't require attention once baked, reheats fine, and works equally well at a party or a casual dinner.
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