Description
This Jalapeño Popper Dip is the ultimate party appetizer! With a creamy, cheesy base, smoky bacon, and a spicy jalapeño kick, it’s the perfect dish to wow your guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to make and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices turkey or beef bacon, cooked and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 jalapeños, diced (adjust spice level)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy and chop into pieces. Reserve some for topping.
- Dice the jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat if preferred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Mix well.
- Fold in the cooked bacon and jalapeños, saving some for the topping.
- Spread the mixture into an oven-safe dish and top with reserved bacon, jalapeños, and optional panko.
- Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by removing jalapeño seeds or using fewer jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add smoked paprika.
- You can make the dip ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g