Jalapeño Popper Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with jalapeño flavor, this warm dip brings all the best parts of jalapeño poppers into one easy baked appetizer. It's perfect for game day, parties, or any time you want a crowd-pleasing snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
2 green onions thinly sliced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

mixing bowl
small baking dish
spatula
measuring cups and spoons
oven

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter, then sprinkle the topping evenly over the dip.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving with chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.

Notes

For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mix or add a pinch of cayenne. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.