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Step up your appetizer game with this creamy Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe. The entire dish is creamy with the perfect amount of heat and topped with bacon and more cheese.
Each bite of this jalapeno popper dip recipe is just the best and the recipe is super easy. The entire thing comes together so quickly but the results are delicious. We make this for parties, holidays, easy game day recipe and anytime we want something to snack on.
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Another must try appetizer is Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with only 3 ingredients! So much cheesy goodness, bacon and more.
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Why We Love This Dip Recipe
The recipe calls for some of the best ingredients and this recipe is sure to turn out amazing. It is always a crowd favorite at our super bowl party, holidays and really any occasion.
You can use a casserole dish or keep it warm in the crock pot. The cream cheese mixture is so delicious and has the perfect amount of heat. We used jalapenos but you can even use green chiles. Just use what you have. It will be delicious.
It is spicy but not too hot. The bacon and cheese really add to it and make everything come together. It’s so good.
Ingredients
- Jalapeños – You can use fresh jalapenos or jarred jalapeños. Chopped into small pieces
- Cream Cheese – Softened at Room Temperature
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Feel free to use Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese or Monterey jack Cheese
- Sour Cream – We recommend using Full Fat Sour Cream
- Garlic Salt – See The Best Garlic Salt Substitute if you are out
- Bacon – Cooked and Crumbled
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Step 2 – Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and garlic salt with a hand held mixer until they are thoroughly combined.
- Step 3 – Stir in (by hand) the cheddar cheese, ¾ cup of Parmesan Cheese, 4 Slices of crumbled bacon and the diced jalapeños.
- Step 4 – Spread this mixture into an 8X8 baking pan.
- Step 5 – In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Step 6 – Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the top of the dip in the pan.
- Step 7 – Sprinkle the 2 slices of crumbled bacon on top of the bread crumb mixture.
- Step 8 – Baked for 15-20 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Step 9 – Top with the fresh jalapeño slices and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Baking Dish – We used this 8×8 pan for the dip recipe if you need a good baking dish.
- Cream Cheese – Make sure to start with room temperature cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture. This makes it easy to combine the ingredients.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on your oven and the size of pan that you use. You will know that your dip is finished baking when the top is golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette. It is also really tasty with cut up veggies such as carrots and celery.
I like to put out a tray of both so everyone has lots of options. The veggies are great for those trying to watch their carbs and the crackers are perfect for everyone else.
Everyone loves this dip and you can’t go wrong with it. Serve what you like the best and be prepared to watch this dip disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mix the dip as instructed above and place in crock pot on low for 2 hours. You can turn to warm if you are not serving immediately and want to serve the dip hot.
Yes, this the perfect dip to make ahead of time. Just prepare as the recipe indicates and then place in the fridge. Make sure to cover and then ready to bake remove plastic wrap and bake.
Store leftover Jalapeno Dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last up to 4-5 days.
Reheat the leftovers in a baking dish in the oven or reheat in the microwave.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Dip:
- 4 oz. sliced jalapeños chopped into small pieces
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at Room Temperature
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 4 Slices Bacon Cooked and Crumbled
- For the Topping:
- 3/4 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 4 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 2 Slices of Bacon Cooked and Crumbled
- 1 Fresh Jalapeño Sliced (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and garlic salt with a hand held mixer until they are thoroughly combined.
- Stir in (by hand) the cheddar cheese, ¾ cup of Parmesan Cheese, 4 Slices of crumbled bacon and the diced jalapeños.
- Spread this mixture into an 8X8 baking pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the top of the dip in the pan.
- Sprinkle the 2 slices of crumbled bacon on top of the bread crumb mixture.
- Baked for 15-20 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Top with the fresh jalapeño slices and enjoy!
I made several dips for a Christmas gathering, this recipe is a keeper. Everyone loved it!!
This is our favorite dip! It was perfect for game day!! I highly recommend trying this delicious dip recipe if you haven’t yet!!
Love this recipe! It’s a party must have for us!
I used a 4 oz can and then topped with fresh jalapeños.
Are the jalapeños fresh or canned/jarred?
My entire family loves this dip!
Easy to make and so very yummy!#
Delicious and easy! This is a family favorite.
I made this for my boys! And they loved it. It was an easy recipe and was a big hit. I recommend it! The bit
of heat makes the dip!
Delish! And easy. The family loved it. Thank you
Easy to put together and such a delicious dip! Winner! We ate the dip with ritz crackers and nacho chips 🙂
So delicious! The bacon takes it over the top!
Delicious and easy! My family absolutely loved it and it is definitely going to be added to my menu for Steeler Sundays!!
I love that this recipe has a bit of a kick, but not so much you lose the flavors of the rest of the ingredients. I made this for my work Christmas party and everyone loved it!
Thanks for letting me know – I have corrected the post and the recipe. It’s 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe. Thank you!
Check your ingredients….step 3 says to mix in cheddar cheese, which you do not have listed in the ingredients needed. I see it in the pictures, but cheddar and the amount are missing from the list. Incomplete…so, I’m going to guess…1 cup?