Jalapeno Popper Dip

What is Jalapeño Popper Dip?

Jalapeño popper dip is a spicy and hot dip made out of jalapeños, sour cream, and a cheesy base with a crispy panko crust topping. It is essentially a deconstructed jalapeño popper in a dip version, rather than as a finger food.

You will often find this dip served as an appetizer or a hot side along with a bowl of chips or crackers. It’s the perfect game night snack for spicy food lovers.

A Quick Summary on Making the Dip

This jalapeno popper dip may be insanely good, but there’s nothing crazy about the process. Here’s a quick summary before you get chopping.

• Mince the aromatics: Drain and chop the canned jalapenos, then mix with the minced garlic.
• Combine remaining dip ingredients: In a large bowl, stir to combine cream cheese, sour cream, aromatics, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
• Transfer to a pan: Transfer the mixture to the bottom of a baking dish.
• Apply topping: Sprinkle the top with Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and half rings of fresh jalapenos.
• Bake: Bake at 375°F until the dip is golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredient Variations

Sometimes even the best dishes need a little bit of extra “pizazz.” Here are a few ingredient variations to add fresh new energy to your dip.

• Top with another garnish: Add bacon bits to the top for extra protein and a savory flavor. Who can resist a little bacon? Use our air fryer bacon recipe to make them perfectly crispy.
• Make it extra-spicy: For even more heat, add red pepper flakes to the mixture. Have a glass of water ready to go when eating this dip!
• Mix in herbs and other veggies: Green onions, parsley, and green chilies make great additions by adding more flavor and texture.
• Add more seasonings: For a greater variety in flavor, add garlic powder, onion powder, or any of your favorite spices.
• Change up the cream cheese mixture: Feel free to use cheddar cheese for a different cheese flavor. Or, substitute the sour cream with greek yogurt. Mayonnaise can be used in a pinch, but it does make the dip more tangy.

A Few Poppin’ Tips

With these tips, everyone at your party is going to love this jalapeño popper dip — there’s no doubt about it.

• Adjust the spice to preference: Use about six jalapeños for the dip, but adjust the level of spice by altering between spicy or not-so-spicy jalapeños. Examine the lines on the skin of the jalapeños to get an idea of how spicy it is. Jalapeños with lines and marks on the flesh are usually spicier than those without. To further reduce spice, remove the seeds from the jalapeños.
• Pick a good quality cheese: Cheese plays a major part in the flavor of the dip. Use good quality cheese and shred it yourself for best results!

Serving Jalapeno Popper Dip

Serve this dip hot or cold alongside an array of sides and let your guests decide what their perfect pairings are.

• Crackers/Chips: Sourdough crackers, tortilla chips, potato chips, and pita chips are great crunchy pairings!
• Veggies: For a healthier option, serve it as part of a crudités platter.
• Bread: Toast a piece of french bread or flatbread and spread the dip on top for a quick snack!

Making the Dip Ahead-of-Time

To make the dip up to a day ahead of time, combine the dip ingredients in a baking dish and refrigerate. Keep the topping ingredients in a separate container or sandwich bag, then sprinkle on top of the dip just before baking. This will ensure the topping remains crispy and does not get soggy.

Storing & Reheating

You likely won’t have any leftover dip after your guests devour it, but if you do, here are a few suggestions on how to store and reheat the leftovers to enjoy again later.

• Refrigerator: To store up to three days, refrigerate in an airtight container. Keep in mind that the breadcrumb crust will soften more as the dip is refrigerated.
• Freezer: It is best to store unbaked jalapeño popper dip in the freezer. To store up to three months, prepare the dip mixture and freeze in a freezer/oven-safe dish. Keep the topping separate (either frozen or prepare it fresh later). Thaw in the fridge overnight, then add the breadcrumb topping right before baking.
• Reheating: The dip is great served cold, but it can also be reheated. To reheat a small portion, microwave the dip in a covered container. To warm a larger portion, reheat in the oven at 350°F until the cheese is bubbly. To make the topping a bit crispy again, place under the broiler on low for a few minutes.

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Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Dip

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Servings

8 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This jalapeño popper dip is made with spicy jalapeños, sour cream, a three-cheese blend, and a crispy panko crust. This will add a whole new reason for a game night.

Ingredients

Jalapeno Popper Dip

• 6 oz canned jalapeños drained and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Topping

• 1 cup Panko crumbs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 fresh jalapeños sliced into half rings

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• Drain and chop canned jalapeños. Mince garlic.
  
• Place cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, jalapeños, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  
• Place the mixture on the bottom of a 9 inch pan.
  
• Sprinkle the top with Panko and Parmesan cheese. Optionally add half-ring pieces of fresh jalapeños.
  
• Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until the dip is golden brown and bubbly warm. Garnish with herbs and additional jalapenos if desired. Enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 75mg25%

Sodium 940mg39%

Potassium 175mg5%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 1245IU25%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 405mg41%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.