This easy, zesty, delicious homemade jalapeno popper dip will become a party favorite for your gang. Loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and green onion, it’s topped with bread crumbs, butter, and Parmesan cheese before being baked. Serve with crackers for an irresistible, creamy, spicy appetizer!
If you need more yummy inspiration, try our white queso dip, Rotel dip or our hanky panky recipe, which is an appetizer I stole from my grandma! My stuffed mushrooms are always a big hit, too.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces diced jalapenos
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced (optional to add)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4-5 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup green onion
For the Topping:
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
ADDITIONS + SUBSTITUTIONS
BACON: You can add a little more if you really love bacon or omit if you don’t!
SPICES: A teaspoon of garlic powder is awesome in this incredible dip as well.
YOGURT: You can substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt if you’d like to!
CHEESE: You could also use Monterey Jack cheese in this recipe. Pepper Jack would also offer a nice extra bit of heat if you’d like.
JALAPENOS: I prefer canned jalapenos for this recipe, but you can also roast fresh jalapenos to use if you prefer. You can also adjust the amount depending on your spicy preference. If you leave the seeds and ribs in the jalapenos, your dip will have more kick, if you remove, it won’t be spicy.
Try this bacon cheddar cream cheese dip as well, you’ll love it!
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip
START: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare an 8×8 dish by spraying with nonstick spray.
STEP ONE: In a medium-sized bowl with a mixer on medium mix together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
STEP TWO: Stir in the bacon, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and green onion. Spread into prepared dish.
STEP THREE: Combine the bread crumbs with the butter, parmesan cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture.
PRO TIP: You can make this up to three days in advance and pop in the oven right before your party. Just wait to add the topping until you’re ready to bake!
How Long to Bake Jalapeno Popper Dip
STEP FOUR: Bake 10-15 minutes or until hot and bread topping is golden brown.
Making Jalapeno Popper Dip in the Crockpot
Just follow the steps listed above, except put it in a slow cooker instead of a baking dish.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
This is one of my favorite ways to serve at a game day party since it keeps it hot for everyone for the duration of the party!
What to Serve with Jalapeno Popper Dip
We like to serve with buttery crackers the best. You can also serve with bread, bagel chips, or tortillas.
Store leftovers in the fridge wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. You can reheat in the oven or single-servings in the microwave for up to three days.
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Packed with flavor, this simple and quick recipe for homemade jalapeno popper dip is delicious served with buttery crackers! Loaded with zesty jalapenos and cool, creamy cheeses, it’s an irresistible hot dip that is the best party appetizer for any gathering.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces diced jalapenos
- 2 jalapeno seeded and diced (optional to add)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4-5 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup green onion
For the Topping:
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare an 8x8 dish by spraying with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-size bowl with a mixer on medium mix together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the bacon, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and green onion.
- Spread into prepared dish.
- Combine the bread crumbs with the butter, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake 10-15 minutes or until hot and bread topping is golden brown.
One word-YUM!