Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno popper dip turns the ingredients and flavors of jalapeno poppers into a dip, then bakes it until cheesy and bubbly, and is perfect for game day, parties, potlucks, or an afternoon snack.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 371kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 6 strips bacon, crispy and crumbled
- ⅓ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium sized skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil. Add diced jalapeños and cook until tender and slightly roasted.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Dollop the sour cream on top of the cream cheese and then sprinkle with seasonings.
- Top with the shredded cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and stir to combine. Top with additional green onions, if desired.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese if needed: Room-temperature cream cheese will mix more easily after baking. If it's straight from the refrigerator, cutting it into small cubes helps it warm through faster.
- Cook the bacon until crispy: Crispy bacon adds the best texture and holds up better when mixed with the creamy cheese.
- Adjust the jalapeño heat: Most of the heat is concentrated in the white membranes inside the peppers. Remove them for a milder dip or leave some in for more spice.
- Sauté the peppers first: That quick skillet step makes a difference in both flavor and texture, so don't skip it.
- Shred your own cheddar: Freshly shredded cheese generally melts more smoothly than packaged shredded cheese.
- Don't overbake: The dip only needs enough time for the cheese to melt and everything to heat through.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1543IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 1mg