Hot Jalapeño Popper Dip

By Becky Hardin

Published Nov 7, 2017

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I love serving this Jalapeño Popper Dip on game day—it’s a little spicy, a little creamy, and a whole lot of flavor. It just doesn’t get better than this! I serve it with chopped veggies, crackers, or chips, and watch it disappear. It’s great for serving a crowd and comes together in no time at all.

Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe

I’ve always loved jalapeño poppers, so turning those same bold, cheesy flavors into a warm baked dip was an easy choice. This Jalapeño Popper Dip combines cream cheese, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, and Parmesan into a rich, creamy base that bakes up hot and bubbly, while a buttery panko topping adds the perfect crispy finish. The balance of creamy cheese, mild heat, and crunchy topping gives you everything you love about classic jalapeño poppers in an easy, scoopable appetizer that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. I love serving it on game day with chopped peppers, carrots, crackers, or tortilla chips for an easy appetizer that always disappears fast.

Tips for Beginners

• Let the cream cheese come to room temperature. I’ll take the cream cheese out of the fridge about 30 minutes before I want to prepare the dip. This way, it has time to soften so it blends easily.
• Increase the spice. For more of a kick, leave the seeds in the jalapenos or add a sprinkling of red pepper flakes.
• Grate your own cheese. Freshly grated cheese melts and tastes better than store-bought pre-grated cheese.

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Difficulty: Easy

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Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 people

Author: Becky Hardin

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This cheesy, spicy dip tastes like jalapeño poppers with a delicious breadcrumb topping, all baked in the oven until hot and bubby.

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Ingredients 

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For the Dip

• ▢ 16 oz. cream cheese 2 (8 oz) packages, softened
• ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
• ▢ 1 cup Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack cheese
• ▢ 4-8 oz. chopped green chiles 1-2 4 oz cans, drained
• ▢ 1-2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed minced
• ▢ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Topping

• ▢ ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ▢ 1 tbsp butter melted

For the Garnish

• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• ▢ ½ cup jalapeño peppers chopped, sliced canned, or fresh

For Serving

• ▢ chips or crackers crudités

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish lightly with cooking spray.

For the Dip

• In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeño and Parmesan cheese. Pour into the prepared dish.
  16 oz. cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, 4-8 oz. chopped green chiles, 1-2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Topping

• In a small mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
  ½ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 tbsp butter
• Bake at 375°F for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown & bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and, if desired, ½ cup jalapeño peppers over the top, and serve with chips, crackers and/or crudités.
  1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, ½ cup jalapeño peppers, chips or crackers

Serving: 1serving

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

I wrap uneaten dip in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. When I want to eat it again, I’ll throw it in the oven or put it in the microwave until it’s soft and gooey again.

Serving Suggestions

This jalapeño popper dip is perfect for game day when you’re having friends over! I serve it with freshly chopped red bell peppers, carrot sticks, and cucumber slices. Store-bought crackers and chips are great options, but when I have the time, I’ll whip up Mexican spice cheese crackers, prepare homemade garlic bread, or make crispy wonton chips.

More Warm Dip Recipes To Try

• This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a mix of cream cheese, sweet corn, hot sauce, jalapeños, lime, and feta cheese.
• I make this Hot Taco Dip with ground beef, cream cheese, refried beans, salsa, green chiles, along with a few other tasty ingredients.
• In about 30 minutes, Hot Crab Dip comes together with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crab meat, and more. 

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