This jalapeño popper dip is about to be the talk of your next Sunday football party! Cream cheese, sharp cheddar, garlic powder and jalapeños combine together for the perfect mix of spicy and creamy flavors that we all love from the famous appetizer. BUT, this dip is even more versatile because you can put it on Texas Toast or tortilla chips.
Quick Look: Jalapeño Popper Dip
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes
- 🌶️ Serving: 6 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 830 calories per serving
- 🧀 Flavor Profile: Creamy, cheesy, and the perfect bit of spice
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, a great way to show off at your next party
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I love when fall is in the air, the kids are home on a Sunday and we have our favorite team on the big screen. It just feels like we are doing life right. I love whipping up this jalapeno popper dip because it only takes a few minutes and is truly so easy. My kid always says his favorite part is the golden brown cheese on top and I'd have to agree.
If you are looking for other game day favorites don't forget to check out my Honey Buffalo Wings and my Lemon Pepper Honey Wings. They are perfect for making sure everyone at the party has a flavor they enjoy. This recipe also shares many of ingredients with my Tater Tot Cups with Chicken and Bacon so you can get a full buffet of food without having to buy tons of ingredients.
No party is complete without dessert! My new Pecan and Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for a little extra crunch. Make sure you whip up a batch of Slutty Brownies for your chocolate lovers. They are always a talker around our living room on game day!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Parties: This is one of my easiest recipes to make. Mix your ingredients, give it a bake and just like that a perfect dip made in just minutes.
- Simple Ingredients: Most of the ingredients are already in the house or can be
- Customizable: I love adding my jalapeno popper spread on top of Texas toast but you can use any crackers or chips of your choosing! Veggies are also great to make it just a little healthier.
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"Nothing better than a football game and some of this Jalapeno dip! The boys loved this one and it was perfect for being served right out of the crock pot. Definitely make this one again."
- James
Key Ingredients
Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the page for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
- Texas Toast 5 Cheese: I love New York Bakery® Gluten Free Texas Toast Five Cheese! It is bursting with Parmesan cheese and the perfect bite when topped with my jalapenos popper dip
- Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese is perfect for getting that famous dipping sauce.
- Cooked Bacon: Everything is better with bacon! It adds the perfect salty touch to help finish the jalapeno dip.
- Jalapeños: The star of the show. I use fresh peppers because I like extra spice, but a jar of pickled jalapeños also works great if you want to keep the spice levels down.
Variations
- Choose your Cheese: I used two kinds of cheese and cream cheese. You can easily substitute in one cup parmesan cheese or sour cream to give it a different twist. Cheddar cheese is also another fan favorite.
- Add a Crust: I made mine with a cheese crust but bread crumbs or one cup panko bread crumbs are another fantastic option to add a special touch to this dish.
- Use a Slow Cooker: Make your jalepeno popper dip in a crock pot or instant pot instead of a baking dish so you can keep it hot all party long!
How To Make Jalapeño Popper Dip
Step 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2. Next, stir in hot honey, ¾ of both cheeses, diced jalapeños, shallots, chives, garlic powder, bacon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Step 3. Pour the dip into an 11x9 or 10x10 baking dish. Smooth with a spatula. Add the rest of the cheese to the top of the dip. Add in any extra bacon, chives or green onions that are left.
Step 4. Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and sides are golden brown.
Step 5. Carefully remove the dish from the oven and drizzle extra hot honey, green onion, and jalapeños on top.
Step 6. I served this with New York Bakery 5 Cheese Texas Toast.
Expert Tips
- Serve it Warm: To keep it warm, serve it straight from the oven or keep it on the warm setting in a slow cooker.
- Avoid Hard Cheese: If you do not want the cheese to harden while it is being served, add all the cheese to the dip before baking.
- Dairy Free: If you are dairy-free, you can use dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free cheese to make this dip completely dairy-free.
- Make it Ahead of Time: If you want to prep this dish ahead of time, you can make it the day before and bake just before serving.
Jalapeño Popper Dip FAQs
Look for jalapeños that are bright green. Dark green jalapeños have more time to develop capsaicin, the compound that creates heat. Stress lines, or little brown lines in the pepper will also indicate it is a hotter pepper. Pickled jalapeños are also more mild and a safer option.
I love adding honey or hot honey to my dip! The sweet and spice mixes perfectly with the creamy cheesy flavor of the dip. Ranch and Blue Cheese Dressings are also great options to compliment the spicy flavor.
Yes! All the recipes on my website are gluten-free and I used gluten-free Texas toast for this dip. You can use regular gluten bread and crackers with this dip as long as you do not have a gluten allergy.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 box New York Bakery 5 Cheese Texas Toast
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup Mayo
- 10 pieces Bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 ¼ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 1 jalapeño diced small
- 4 green onions only the green parts, diced small
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon dried shallots fresh Is fine also
- 2 teaspoon dried chives
- 3 tablespoon hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy
- Next, stir in hot honey, ¾ of both cheeses, diced jalapeños, shallots, chives, garlic powder, bacon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the dip into an 11x9 or 10x10 baking dish. Smooth with a spatula. Add the rest of the cheese to the top of the dip. Add in any extra bacon, chives or green onions that are left.
- Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and sides are golden brown.
- Carefully remove the dish from the oven and drizzle extra hot honey, green onion, and jalapeños on top.
- I served this with New York Bakery 5 Cheese Texas Toast.
Notes
- To keep the dip warm, serve it straight from the oven or keep it on the warm setting in a slow cooker.
- If you do not want the cheese to harden while it is being served, add all the cheese to the dip before baking.
- If you are dairy-free, you can use dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free cheese to make this dip completely dairy-free.
- If you want to prep this dish ahead of time, you can make it the day before and bake just before serving.
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To warm the leftovers, heat them uncovered in the oven at 355 degrees until heated throughout or place in the microwave and heat for 30-second intervals while stirring in between until the dip is warm.
- Want to freeze this dip? Simply store it in a freezer-safe container, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw the dip in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat with the directions above.
James says
Nothing better than a football game and some of this Jalapeno dip! The boys loved this one and it was perfect for being served right out of the crock pot. Definitely make this one again.
Nicole Kendrick says
Yay! I love to hear that you had a great day with friends. Enjoy! -NK