Jalapeno Popper Dip is a scoop-able version of jalapeño poppers that is easy to make and EVERYONE’S FAVORITE APPETIZER! Creamy & spicy with a crunchy & buttery topping.

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I love all things spicy, creamy, and eaten with friends. I know you do too, which is why WE are friends!

One of my favorite appetizers is a jalapeno popper. What’s not to like?

A crisp, spicy jalapeno pepper, filled with cream cheese and cheddar, and wrapped in crispy bacon. They can be labor intensive to make which is why I like them in DIP FORM!

Quick to throw together, can be made ahead of time, and everyone will GOBBLE IT UP!

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Jalapeno Popper Dip Ingredients

• cream cheese
• mayo
• chopped green chiles (drained slightly)
• cheddar cheese
• spices
• jalapeños
• panko topping

I didn’t list bacon in this in case you want/need to keep it vegetarian. But if you love bacon like me, add it to your list of ingredients!

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This jalapeño dip is great served cold, but I really like to bake it with a crunchy topping

Panko Topping Ingredients

• Panko bread crumbs
• Parmesan cheese
• butter

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How do you make Jalapeño Popper Dip?

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayo. Beat or whisk to combine until smooth.

STEP TWO: Add the chilies, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and spices to the cream cheese mixture. Mix to combine. Pour into a 8×8 baking dish or equivalent round dish.

STEP THREE: In a separate bowl, mix the Panko, butter, and Parm cheese. Spread on top of dip.

STEP FOUR: Bake for 20 minutes at 350F until top is golden brown. Remove and serve warm with your choice of chips. Garnish with parsley or chopped green onions.

What to eat the jalapeno dip with

I like this dip with Ritz crackers but it’s also great with tortilla chips, tortilla rounds, and raw veggies.

Can you make it ahead of time?

You can prep the dip up to 3 days in advance and keep stored in the fridge. Bake when ready to serve!

Can you freeze jalapeno dip?

You can certainly freeze the dip. Just bake ahead of time and chill. Wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.

Take Two Tapas Tips for Jalapeno Dip

• you can use melted butter when making the topping but I prefer cold butter.
• I mix the topping in a food processor instead of my fingers.
• I like jarred pickled but you can use fresh jalapenos if you like.
• this recipe calls for mayo but feel free to use sour cream or Greek yogurt.
• bake this in a casserole dish or a cast iron skillet.
• add 1/4 cup to 1/2 crumbled cooked bacon for more flavor and texture.

Jalapeno Popper Dip is creamy and slightly spicy, warm and cheesy, and has a crispy Panko topping. Easy to make and a crowd-pleaser!

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Other dips to try

• Fried Pickle Dip
• Loaded Potato Skin Dip
• Everything Bagel Dip
• Frito Pie Dip
• Bacon Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe

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