This jalapeno popper dip recipe is creamy, cheesy, spicy, loaded with bacon and totally addicting! It’s made with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos and bacon, then topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Serve your popper dip with tortilla chips for the ultimate party snack.
I love a cheesy hot dip, especially when I’m entertaining. I often serve pizza dip, Philly cheesesteak dip and this amazingly delicious jalapeno popper dip to my guests at gatherings.
Jalapeno poppers are one of my biggest weaknesses, when I see them I just can’t say no! This jalapeno popper dip might be even better than the poppers you find in the freezer section, because I took them same flavors and added BACON to the mix. Can you ever really go wrong with bacon? I think not!
How do you make jalapeno popper dip?
So let’s talk about how to make jalapeno popper dip. Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, jalapenos, bacon and cheddar cheese. Place the cream cheese mixture in a dish and top with parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake until golden brown, then enjoy!
After the jalapeno popper dip comes out of the oven, I garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos and bacon.
Tips for Jalapeno Popper Dip
- You can make this dip with either mayonnaise or sour cream. I actually prefer the flavor of the sour cream but I’ve tried it both ways and it’s delicious regardless.
- I chose to use fresh jalapenos in this recipe where many other popper dip recipes call for canned. I just like the freshness and crunch that the raw peppers add. If you prefer to use canned or pickled jalapenos, feel free to do so.
- I always remove the seeds from the jalapenos, they hold a lot of the heat but I don’t like the texture of them in the dip.
- The ribs in the jalapenos also are spicy, so if you like heat keep them in, if you prefer mild remove the ribs and proceed with the recipe as directed.
- This recipe calls for panko breadcrumbs, which are a type of flaky breadcrumb that can be found in the Asian food aisle. Panko breadcrumbs bake up crispier than traditional breadcrumbs.
What to serve with popper dip
I like to serve an assortment of dippers to make sure that there’s something for everyone!
- Pretzel Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Potato Chips
- Buttery Crackers
- Crostini
- Raw Vegetables
- Breadsticks
If I’m making this dip for a special occasion, I often prepare the cream cheese mixture in advance, then add the topping right before I’m ready to bake it. No one will be able to resist this incredible dip, be sure to double the recipe for a crowd because there will be no leftovers!
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Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream I'm more of a sour cream fan!
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced fresh jalapenos, seeds removed remove the ribs of the peppers if you prefer a mild dip
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- optional garnishes: crumbled cooked bacon, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the cream cheese and mayonnaise or sour cream in a large bowl.
- Beat with a mixer until smooth.
- Add in the cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapenos.
- Beat with a mixer until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
- Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. The baking dish should have a capacity of at least 3 cups.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, smooth the top with a spoon.
- In a small bowl mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and butter until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle the panko mixture on top of the dip.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Garnish with bacon, sliced jalapenos and chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
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This post was originally published on February 22, 2017 and was updated on July 5, 2019 with new content.
Mandy says
I have a weekly date with friends where I bring an app…this one has been far and away the favorite to the point that my boyfriend took leftovers to work and his coworkers begged for the recipe. He literally put it on his hoagie and pizza as toppers. Obsessed.
BrendaD says
HOT TIP: I had leftover dip, so the next morning I made an open face omelet with mushrooms. I heated the dip up and smothered it on the omelette. Tasted gourmet. Better than going out.
Mary says
Can you put this in a crockpot ?
If so would you x the topping ?
Sara says
The topping would get soggy in a crockpot but everything else should be fine!
Alicia Storms says
This dip is always a hit! Made it the first time for a weekend getaway with a few friends and it was devoured in minutes, everyone asked me where the recipe was from. It’s my go to for a crowd pleaser!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These would disappear in our house! I love these so much!!!
Catalina says
This would be so perfect for our movie nights. I love all these flavors!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks so addicting! Loaded with flavors, can’t wait to dive into these!
Beth Pierce says
What a savory dip recipe with a kick! This will be perfect for football season; I am definitely saving this one! So delicious!
Kimberly says
Oh man, I could EASILY eat the whole bowl myself!
Demeter says
I love the bit of kick you get fom this dip! It’s so good and everyone loves it.
Stephanie says
Such a tasty dip! The jalapenos add just the right amount of spice.
Melinda says
I make my jalapeno poppers with whole pickled jalapenos, I think I’m going to try that with this recipe and see which I like best.
Emily says
Yep, I’m gonna have to make this dip for our Memorial Weekend barbecue!
Kristyn says
I love this dip!! It quick & easy & tastes so good!! It is perfect anytime!
Natasha says
MMM I could snack on this all day!
Melissa says
These flavors are the perfect combo! Thank you!
Suzy says
I could snack on this all day long! YUM!
Beatrice says
I made this dip and everyone loved it! A real crowd pleaser!
Debbie says
I’ve got the Oscars red carpet on and eating this yummy dip! Life as it should be!
Sam says
Great dip for game watching! I’m a fan of the baked cheese toppings!