Where does one even begin to recommend occasions for Trader Joe’s Roasted Hatch Chile & Jalapeño Cheese Dip? Perhaps one starts from the premise that any occasion can be vastly improved by the addition of a superlatively creamy, remarkably cheesy, and sensationally spicy appetizer Dip, and goes from there. Even with that in mind, we must say that this particular Dip surpasses all expectation. Made with a base of sour cream, cream cheese, and Cheddar, and flavored with fiery, roasted Hatch chiles and jalapeños, it heats up to a magnificently molten texture after just a few minutes in the microwave (or a smidge longer in your conventional oven), at which point it scoops spectacularly well with tortilla chips, baguette slices, or your favorite fresh veggies.

Available in our refrigerators for a limited time, this savory and superbly peppery Hatch Chile & Jalapeño Cheese Dip makes an easy hors d’oeuvres for a dinner party, and a great group snack when you’ve got folks over to watch the big game. With its tart, creamy, and cheesy base (courtesy of the sour cream, cream cheese, and Cheddar) and exhilarating—but not overwhelming—heat (thanks to its one-two punch of Hatch chile and jalapeño, naturally), it’s especially apt for serving with something like a Sauvingon Blanc, or a crisp, thirst-quenching lager.