Our Jalapeño Popper Dip is a delicious combination of cheese, bacon, and jalapeños, baked to perfection. Perfect for sharing with chips or bread, make this recipe for your next party or gathering!
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Why You’ll Love This Jalapeño Popper Dip
This is the ultimate dip to bring to a party, game day, pool day, or really any occasion! Whip it up with ease and watch everyone enjoy! It’s the perfect blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and bacon guaranteed to be a hit! This delicious dip is so much better than anything you could buy at the store and so simple to throw together!
Quick and Easy: Simple instructions and the most effortless prep make this dish so quick to prepare. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry!
Crow Favorite: The combination of flavors makes it irresistible to anyone who tries it!
Versatile: Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual get-together or a festive celebration! Serve with your favorite chips or veggies!
Indulgent Flavors: The rich, cheesy texture pairs perfectly with crunchy chips or fresh veggies!
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious dip!
READ NEXT: Looking for more deliciously cheesy recipes? Check out our Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Rice Casserole, One-Pot Italian Sausage and Vegetable Parmesan Pasta Soup, and Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Gnocchi.
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Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños
- Shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Bacon
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Bread crumbs
- Butter, melted
How to Make Jalapeño Popper Dip
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then, in a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the bacon. Once crispy, pat the excess fat away and chop finely until you have bacon crumbles.
Remove the seeds from 4 of the jalapeños and dice them finely. With the remaining jalapeño, cut it into slices and set aside for now.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped jalapeños, bacon crumbles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well then spread the cream cheese mixture into a square casserole dish.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Then, sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over the casserole and top with the bread crumbs. Place the extra jalapeño slices over the casserole and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden and the cheese is bubbly. Serve hot with your favorite chips!
Tools You’ll Need
Square Casserole Dish: to bake the dip
Pan: to cook the bacon
Measuring Cups: to get the correct measurements for this recipe
What to Serve with Jalapeño Popper Dip
Serve this deliciously cheesy bacon jalapeño popper dip with your favorite chips.
I love serving this dip with…
- Tortilla chips
- Ritz crackers
- Frito’s
- Toasted bread/crostini
Tips and Variations
Crock Pot Instructions: This jalapeño popper dip can be made with ease using a crock pot! Simply follow steps 1 and 2 in the recipe card, then throw everything (excluding the panko and butter) in the crock pot. Cook on low for 2 hours, giving a stir every 45 minutes. Top with the jalapeño slices and more shredded cheese and voila – Crock Pot Jalapeño Popper Dip!
Turn Up The Heat! This recipe is about a level 1 out of 10 on the spicy scale – turn up the heat by leaving some of the seeds in the jalapeños.
No Bacon, No Problem: Don’t love bacon or not eating meat? Simply leave it out – this dip will still be cheesy and delicious without!
Cheese: I like to use cheddar jack because it offers both cheddar and monterey jack in one package, but feel free to switch up the cheese! Some other cheese options include monterey jack, sharp or mild cheddar, pepper jack, colby jack, or anything you like!
Add Chicken: Make this cheesy jalapeño dip with some shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken!
Recipe Card
The Best Jalapeño Popper Dip
Course: Sides, AppetizersDifficulty: Easy8
servings5
minutes30
minutes35
minutesIngredients
8oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
5 jalapeños, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
5 strips of bacon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then, in a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the bacon. Once crispy, pat the excess fat away and chop finely until you have bacon crumbles.
- Remove the seeds from 4 of the jalapeños and dice them finely. With the remaining jalapeño, cut it into slices and set aside for now.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped jalapeños, bacon crumbles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well then spread the cream cheese mixture into a square casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Then, sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over the casserole and top with the bread crumbs. Place the extra jalapeño slices over the casserole and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden and the cheese is bubbly. Serve hot with your favorite chips!
