This jalapeño popper dip is a simple baked appetizer made with cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and fresh jalapeños. It bakes up hot and bubbly with a crisp panko topping and just enough heat. It's easy to put together and works well for game day, holidays, or casual get-togethers.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Creamy, cheesy dip with just the right amount of heat
- Uses simple ingredients
- Easy to prep ahead and bake when needed
- Perfect appetizer for game day, parties, and baby showers
- Great served with tortilla chips, crackers, or baguette slices
Ingredients in Jalepeno Popper Dip
- cream cheese, softened
- bacon
- 1sour cream
- fresh jalapenos, diced
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- butter, melted
- panko crumbs
How to Make This Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then chop once cooled.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the diced jalapeños, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped bacon.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and panko crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Quick Tips
- For less heat, remove all seeds from the jalapeños
- For more spice, leave a few seeds or add extra chopped jalapeños
- Monterey Jack or Parmesan cheese can be swapped in for part of the cheddar
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture
- For a milder version, swap the fresh jalapeños for an equal amount of canned green chiles, drained well.
Game Day / Make-Ahead Tip
This dip can be assembled up to one day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Add the panko topping just before baking for the best texture.
Storage
Store leftover jalapeño popper dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, warm it in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
More Appetizer Dips
If you're planning a party spread or game day menu, these dips pair well with jalapeño popper dip:
- Buffalo Chicken Dip for a classic spicy option
- Easy Black Bean Dip for a quick, crowd-friendly choice
- Slow Cooker Rotel Dip with Sausage for an easy, hands-off appetizer that's ready quick
📖 Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Equipment
- Pyrex Basics 2 Quart Glass Baking Dish 7 inch x 11 Inch by Pyrex
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese - softened
- 6-8 slices bacon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 jalapeños - diced
- 1⅓ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⅔ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter - melted
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon until crisp; drain and chop. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon for topping.
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in jalapeños, cheeses, bacon, seasoning.
- Spread into 2 quart baking dish.
- Combine melted butter and panko; sprinkle on top with the chopped bacon.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For less heat, remove seeds from the jalapeños before dicing.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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