Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy baked cheese dip with that spicy kick we love from jalapeño poppers, but with minimal effort. It’s a must-have game day recipe and party appetizer!
If you love poppers like I do but you don’t love the labor that goes into them, this is how to make jalapeno poppers without actually making them. It's as easy as combining ingredients, spreading them in a dish, and baking. This jalapeno dip recipe will become your go-to appetizer for parties and events...and it disappears every time!
Jalapeno dip recipe ingredients
* see recipe card below for FULL PRINTABLE recipe
- cream cheese
- sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and jack)
- fresh jalapenos (or canned)
- bacon (I love the Kirkland crumbled bacon)
- green onions
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Can you make jalapeno dip with fresh or canned jalapenos?
I always prefer the authentic flavor and color of fresh jalapeños in popper dip. Some people enjoy the convenience and flavor of canned jalapeños. It’s really up to you.
Can you make jalapeno popper dip ahead of time?
Yes! You can make ahead and bake when you need it. To do this, simply assemble the entire dip in the baking dish. Tightly cover the dish and refrigerate. To bake, remove it from the refrigerator an hour before baking to prevent breakage from extreme temperature changes.
What do you dip in jalapeno dip?
The sky is the limit! You can use French bread slices, crostini, potato chips, tortilla chips, crackers, and raw vegetables. I love to use a combination of dipping tools to accommodate special diets among guests.
Can you freeze jalapeno dip?
Yes! Just like my spinach artichoke dip, you can store it in a freezer-safe container up to 90 days. You'll want to thaw it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. After that, it's ready to heat-and-serve, or enjoy cold.
Recommended tools
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or stirring utensil
- silicone spatula
- 8" iron skillet or 8" baking dish
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📖 RECIPE
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 16 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend or 4 cups cheddar and jack cheese
- 4 Fresh Jalapeños seeded and diced (or 1/4 cup canned)
- 1/3 cup Crumbled Bacon about 6 slices finely chopped
- 2 Green Onions sliced
Recipe Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and coat an 8” iron skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine CREAM CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, MAYONNAISE, and GARLIC POWDER with a hand-mixer or stirring utensil.
- Fold in SHREDDED CHEESE, JALAPENOS, BACON, and GREEN ONIONS, reserving a pinch of each for garnish.
- Spread into a baking dish and garnish.
- Bake 25 minutes (uncovered) until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool a few minutes.
- Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.
- To store, allow to cool and refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days or 30 days in the freezer. When reheating, add a splash of milk or half and half.
RECIPE NOTES
Nutrition
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Ok I love homemade poppers - when someone else does all the work 😂 but this jalapeno popper dip recipe is a total game changer. Sooo easy and that bacon is dreamy 🙌🏼
I'm with you on all fronts here, Jeff 😉 So glad you're enjoying this recipe and thanks for letting me know 💚
Definitely have to have fresh jalapenos for this. It adds such a good crunch and you can adjust the level of heat easier.
Yessss! 100% agree that fresh peppers for this jalapeno popper dip really make it great. So glad you're enjoying it...thanks! 💚
Made this for an appetizer and we LOVED it!! Will be making again SOON! Thank you!
Awesome, Tawnie! So glad to hear it ... thanks for letting me know 🙂
This looks so good. I’ve been obsessed with jalapeno lately. This will be a great addition to my meals. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Neli! Glad you can enjoy this one 🙂
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!
Awesome! Enjoy that!
Wow this dip is incredible! And I love that it's freezable so I can make it ahead of time.
Thanks Rachel! Glad you're enjoying it 🙂
Jalapeno poppers are such a fun appetizer but do take some time to put together but to get all the flavors in a dip form-YUMMMMM!!
Awesome! So glad you're enjoying the dip version of jalapeno poppers 😉
I think I'm addicted to jalapenos - I love them - and I can't wait to make this dip! I'm gonna make it tomorrow and munch on it during the football game. I can't wait!
Lol meeee too, Jenn! So glad you can enjoy this popper dip! Hope you love it like we do 🙂 Thanks!
We are crazy about jalapeno poppers, but yes they are a lot of work. So I was so excited to find your recipe. I love that you can freeze it, too. Perfect for movie night!
Thanks Colleen! Glad you're enjoying the recipe 🙂
This jalapeno dip looks so creamy and flavorful! Can't wait to make this over the weekend, thanks for sharing!
You bet, Cate! Hope you love it like we do 🙂
So creamy and cheesy and delicious looking! A perfect appetizer for game day!
Thanks Julie! Yes, game day is the perfect excuse to devour popper dip 😉