🧀 Jalapeño Popper Dip – Creamy, Spicy & Totally Addictive
This creamy jalapeño popper dip recipe is spicy, cheesy, and always the first thing to disappear. Whether it’s game day or a holiday spread, this is the one to make.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
8
servings10
minutes20
minutes290
kcalCraving a spicy, cheesy appetizer that disappears fast? This Jalapeño Popper Dip has all the bold flavor of your favorite poppers in a shareable, scoopable form.
✅ Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with chopped jalapeños
✅ Topped with crispy bacon and golden baked cheese
✅ Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day
📌 Pin this spicy crowd-pleaser and watch it vanish at your next gathering!
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños (or fresh)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional topping: ¼ cup bread crumbs or crumbled bacon
Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving
Directions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add the Good Stuff: Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, chopped jalapeños, and most of the crumbled bacon (save a bit for topping).
- Assemble: Spread the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish. Top with remaining bacon and more cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices.
Notes
- ✅ Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice level
✅ Use a hand mixer for extra creamy texture
✅ Add bacon bits for a smoky twist