Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Description
This dip can be put together the night before and easily transported to a party or pulled out to snack on during the game.
Ingredients
- 6-8 slices of bacon, diced and cooked crispy
- 2 8-oz (450 g total) packages of cream cheese, soft
- 1 cup (240 ml) of mayonnaise
- 4-6 jalapeno's, chopped and deseeded. The seeds will make it fiery hot.
- 1 cup (240 ml) of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced green onion
Topping:
- 1 cup (240 ml) of crushed crackers ( I used Ritz)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) parmesan cheese
- 1/2 stick (60 g) of butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine all of the ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir well.
- Transfer to an oven proof dish. The size of the dish depends on how thick the dip is. The thicker the dip the longer it may need to warm up. I used this stoneware dish that is round and measures 12 inches across. My dip is usually about an inch thick.
- Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle all over the top of the dip.
- Bake the dip for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
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Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy will this dip be, and how do I control the heat?
The recipe notes that leaving the jalapeño seeds in “will make it fiery hot.” The recipe calls for 4–6 jalapeños that are chopped and deseeded — keeping to 4 and removing all seeds will give you a milder dip, while using 6 with some seeds left in ramps up the heat considerably.
Does the size of my baking dish matter?
Yes — the recipe specifies that the size of the dish determines how thick the dip sits, and “the thicker the dip the longer it may need to warm up.” The author uses a 12-inch round stoneware dish, which produces a dip about 1 inch thick, and bakes it 20–30 minutes at 350°F until bubbly.
Can this dip be made the night before?
Yes — the excerpt specifically notes that “this crowd-pleasing dip can be put together the night before and easily transported to a party.” Assemble and refrigerate unbaked, then bake at 350°F for 20–30 minutes when you’re ready to serve. 
