Jalapeno Popper Dip

Forget a plain cream cheese dip with a few bites of jalapeno. This Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe is jam-packed with flavor. It is everything you love about Jalapeno Poppers but in a warm creamy cheesy dip form with a buttery crispy topping.

A house favorite bacon jalapeno popper dip

When we came across the HEB Jalapeno Popper Dip, we knew we needed to remake it at home with a few tweaks to make it even better!

This dip is the well-balanced quick and straightforward appetizer that’s inspired by everyone’s favorite bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.

Not only is this dip creamy and satisfying, but it’s packed with three kinds of cheese and crispy buttery topping.

This warm creamy cheesy dip is a blend of cream cheese, shredded jalapenos, cheese, and bacon. It’s even great for those who don’t like the level of heat you get from jalapeno poppers but love the flavor.

Ingredients for straightforward jalapeno popper dip

• Bacon
• Cream cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Jalapeños
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Ground cumin
• Butter
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Fresh parsley

Substitutions in jalapeno dip

You can substitute the cheddar cheese with Monterey jack cheese or even pepper jack (Monterey with peppers) for a spicier kick.

Take this up a notch by adding in some cooked crumbled sausage before baking. It will not only bulk it up, but add a ton of flavor.

How to cook jalapeno popper dip

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2. Start by cooking the bacon. You can place the chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked through and drained on a paper towel lined plate, or Bake it in the oven.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bacon, cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, cheddar, jalapeños, 1/4 cup parmesan, garlic powder, ground cumin, and onion powder. Mix until it’s fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs, and remaining Parmesan until the breadcrumbs are fully coated.
5. Pour the cheese mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
6. Top the cheese mixture with an even layer of the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
8. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are browned.
9. Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite dippers.

Tips and tricks for hot popper dip

Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has an anti-caking agent on it that prevents it from melting as well.

Broiling it helps brown the top breadcrumb mixture, but it can burn if you’re not careful. Keep an eye on it; it will only need 1-2 minutes.

To make this spicier, leave the ribs and seeds in. You can also add additional jalapeños for extra spice. You can also use pepper jack cheese rather than cheddar.

Kitchen tools to make jalapeno popper dip

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How to keep jalapeno popper dip with bacon

Allow the dip to cool completely before storing.

Refrigerator: Place the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Transfer the cooled dip to an airtight, freezer-safe container. You can also use a freezer-safe zip-top bag.

How to reheat jalapeno popper dip

If you’re removing the dip from the freezer, you’ll need to let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. It may separate when freezing so you’ll want to stir it to combine it back together.

We recommend reheating the dip in the oven at 350ºF for about 20 minutes until heated through.

You can also reheat it in the microwave. You will want to stir it periodically to make sure it’s evenly heating through.

Cook ahead instructions for cream cheese and jalapeno dip

You can assemble this dip up to 3 days in advance. Make this dip up until the point of baking, but leave the breadcrumb mixture separate.

Keep it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it.

Remove it from the refrigerator while the oven preheats to let it come to room temperature before baking. Top with the breadcrumb mixture before placing it in the oven.

You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time if it’s still cool when it goes into the oven.

Can you freeze jalapeno popper dip?

While it’s possible to freeze jalapeno popper dip, the texture may change slightly when it’s thawed. Creamy dips with cream cheese can separate during freezing.

While the taste won’t change, the texture might. Sometimes the cheese can become a little bit grainy from the separation and reheating.

Tips:

• If the dip appears separated after thawing, stirring it can help improve the texture.
• Avoid freezing the breadcrumb topping with it. It’s best to add them after it’s been thawed and right before reheating.
• While the flavor may still be good, the texture may not be as creamy as when it’s freshly made.

Keep in mind that freezing and reheating can affect the overall quality of creamy dips, but many people find the convenience of freezing outweighs the slight change in texture.

What to serve with jalapeno popper dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip goes well with a lot of things! Some of our favorites are:

• Tortilla chips
• Celery sticks
• Carrot sticks
• Cucumber slices
• Pretzels
• Crackers
• Bread (especially pretzel bread!)

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FAQs about baked jalapeno popper dip

Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesTotal 30 minutesMakes 12 people

Ingredients

• 10 slices bacon chopped
• 16 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 whole jalapenos finely diced (ribs and seeds removed)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• finely diced parsley for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2. Start by cooking the bacon. You can place the chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked through and drained on a paper towel lined plate, or bake it in the oven.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bacon, cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, the cheddar, jalapenos, 1/4 cup parmesan, garlic powder, ground cumin, and onion powder. Mix until it’s fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs, and remaining Parmesan until the breadcrumbs are fully coated.
5. Pour the cheese mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
6. Top the cheese mixture with an even layer of the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
8. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are browned.
9. Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite dippers.

Notes

• Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has an anti-caking agent on it that prevents it from melting as well.
• If you want to get a nice browned top let it broil after baking for about 1-2 minutes.
• To make this spicier, leave the ribs and seeds in. You can also add additional jalapenos for extra spice.