Description
Jalapeño Popper Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer featuring a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, spicy jalapeños, and savory bacon, topped with a crispy parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, this dip is ideal for gatherings and game days, offering a delightful spicy kick with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 (4-oz) can diced jalapeños
- 1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon
Topping
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and lightly spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dip Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded Colby-Jack cheese, diced jalapeños, diced green chiles, chopped cooked bacon, and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly until well blended.
- Spread Dip: Transfer and evenly spread the prepared dip mixture into the greased baking dish, creating a smooth layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the grated parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, paprika, and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Top the Dip: Evenly spread the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the dip layer, ensuring full coverage for a crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dip in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the dip is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature beforehand for easier mixing.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- Use cooked bacon for added smoky flavor and texture.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter, crunchier topping compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- This dip can be served warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven.
