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This jalapeño popper dip is easy, cheesy, and baked until bubbly, warm, and toasty on top. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear!
This Cheesy Dip Will Get the Party Started!
Consider jalapeño popper dip a deconstructed version of jalapeño poppers. There’s no stuffing of peppers here—just throw all the ingredients in a baking dish, bake them to perfection, and serve with chips for dipping. It’s pretty much the easiest way to enjoy the creamy, cheesy, spicy, and bacon-y goodness of jalapeño poppers at home! I also find that it’s less spicy than jalapeño poppers, so even if you’re not usually a fan of those, this dip might just end up being your new favorite party food!
Tips and Variations
This recipe is so easy, it’s hard to get it wrong! But here are some tips to help you make sure it doesn’t disappoint.
- Soften the cream cheese. This helps it mix in evenly with the rest of the ingredients. Let the cream cheese sit on the counter for 30 to 45 minutes before you plan on starting the recipe. You can also unwrap the cheese, place it on a plate, and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
- Swap out the mayo. If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, you can substitute sour cream. I’ve also seen variations made with plain Greek yogurt, but I haven’t tested that myself!
- Make it extra spicy. Use a second can of pickled jalapeños instead of green chiles.
What to Serve With Jalapeño Popper Dip
The bottom line: you need chips and crackers that are STURDY so they’ll stand up to all that creamy, cheesy goodness! Here are some ideas.
- Tortilla chips—just make sure they’re thick!
- Fritos scoops
- Crackers—you can spread the dip onto them if they’re delicate
- Baguette slices or crostini
- Soft Pretzel Bites
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
If you have leftover dip (doubtful!), cover the baking dish with foil or plastic wrap, or transfer the leftovers to an airtight storage container. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. (You can also make this recipe in advance by assembling it ahead of time, then baking it just before your party.)
Leftovers can be warmed up in the microwave, or in the oven at 350ºF; the amount of time needed will depend on the amount of dip being reheated.
More Warm Dip Recipes for a Party
- This cheesy Rotel Dip is a reader favorite and a must for game day get-togethers!
- My Buffalo Chicken Dip is so popular, it went viral! You’ve got to give it a try.
- Make this hearty Reuben Dip and everyone will ask you for the recipe.
- You can’t forget about classic Spinach Artichoke Dip, which is always a hit!
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese (8 ounces each) softened to room temperature
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Monteray Jack Cheese Blend shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 4 ounces chopped pickled jalapeños
- 8 slices cooked bacon chopped into pieces
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, monterey jack cheese, chiles, peppers, 6 slices of bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan until blended.
- Add to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter, and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over cheese mixture. Top with remaining bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 min. or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.
- Serve with chips or crackers.
I have made this for several gatherings and I have been asked at every one for the recipe – it is the hit. I have been asked to make it for the next two already
Great recipe!!!!