Jalapeno Popper Dip
This Jalapeno Popper Dip is one of my most requested appetizer recipes, second to my Baked Crack Chicken Dip. And for very good reason! It is an amazing mixture of flavors and soooooo much easier than making individual jalapeno poppers. And it can be made in advance up to 2 days and put in the oven the day of. Converting it to a slow cooker is also very easy. Nothing will change, just throw everything together and let it cook on low for about 1-2 hours stirring occasionally. I promise that if you make this recipe for a party, everyone will ask for the recipe. So here it is!
And while you’re here, check out these other great appetizer recipes!
Spinach, Bacon and Ranch Pinwheels
Rotel Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip
In a large bowl, mix together one block of softened cream cheese. (If you forget to let it soften beforehand, you can throw it in the microwave. Since we are baking this, it will not hurt it in any way.) Add in 1 cup of sour cream. You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt if you like. Add a can of diced chilies and 2 diced fresh jalapenos. You can reduce the spiciness by using diced chilies and by removing the seeds and membranes from the fresh jalapenos.
Add in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup pepper jack. And you can’t leave out the bacon! Put in 1 lb of cooked, crumbled bacon (I leave about 1 tbsp out to garnish the top with when it is done. A shortcut would be to buy the precooked bacon. Finally, add in 1 packet of Ranch dressing seasoning mix.
Stir that all together really well and spread into a greased baking dish. I recommend an 8X8, or a 9 inch pie plate. A 9×13 will work if that is all you have.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly! Garnish with the extra bacon and some diced green onions. Serve with anything you like for dipping! I prefer Ritz crackers or Tostitos scoops, but anything will work!
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 4 oz Can of Diced Jalapenos or chilies
- 2 Fresh Jalapenos, finely chopped You can remove the membrane and seeds for less spice
- 1 lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled set aside 1 tbsp to garnish the top when done baking
- 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded mix the cheeses together and set aside 1 cup of it
- 1 packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 tsp Green Onions optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix everything together in a large bowl, except for 1 cup of the cheeses.
- Spread into a greased 9×11 baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 300-35 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly!
- Garnish with the bacon that you set aside and the green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
