Print

Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 13 reviews

This Jalapeño Popper Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and diced jalapeños, this dip is baked until bubbly and golden. Serve it warm with chips, crackers, or bread for a crowd-pleasing snack with a zesty kick.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Cheeses

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Spices and Flavorings

  • 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the dip evenly.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese and Mayonnaise: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or spoon to blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate Cheeses and Jalapeños: Add the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir everything thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the prepared mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent baking.
  5. Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
  6. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm with your choice of chips, crackers, or slices of bread for dipping.

Notes

  • You can use fresh jalapeños for a brighter and fresher flavor or pickled jalapeños for added tanginess.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • For a smoother dip, finely mince the jalapeños before adding.
  • Use a small or medium-sized baking dish for thickness; larger dishes will yield a thinner dip.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Dip, spicy cheese dip, party appetizer, jalapeño cheese dip, baked cheese dip

Find it online: https://tastygenius.com/jalapeno-popper-dip-recipe/