Jalapeno Popper Dip is my go to party appetizer. Rich cream cheese, spicy diced jalapenos and sharp cheddar are topped with crispy Panko bread crumbs and baked until warm and gooey. The result is the most incredible dip, reminiscent of the appetizer we all love so much!
There are very few things I love more than cheese. It is, by far, my favorite food and you’ll find no shortage of cheese recipes here! I also love anything with a little heat so, of course, I naturally love Jalapeno Poppers!
This easy appetizer takes the delicious flavors of Jalapeno Poppers and makes them into a totally delicious scoopable bite. Quick, easy, and totally addictive, this is the perfect party dip for any time of year and can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.
This Jalapeno Popper Dip first appeared on the blog in early 2013 and I can’t even count the number of times I’ve made it since then! It’s literally my daughter’s favorite recipe on my whole site and it’s the one thing that people ask me to bring to parties over and over again!
You can use fresh jalapenos or canned in this recipe. I usually use canned jalapenos because I prefer the flavor. If you’d like to use fresh jalapenos, I’d suggest roasting them first. This dip bakes until it gets warm and melty so if the jalapenos aren’t pre-cooked they’ll still be crunchy.
And just a note, I have successfully replaced the sour cream in this recipe with Greek yogurt several times. If you’re a bacon fan, you can add about 1/4 cup crisp chopped bacon into the mixture.
To prepare this jalapeno popper dip ahead of time, combine the ingredients as directed and spread it into the dish and refrigerate. Combine the topping ingredients and place them in a separate container or sandwich bag and sprinkle them on just before baking.
We like to serve this with bagel chips, tortilla chips, crackers or bread. It’s also delicious spooned into crisp wonton cups or rolled up in crescent rolls and baked.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces diced jalapeños 1 can well drained, see notes for fresh jalapeno
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- With a mixer on medium, combine cream cheese, garlic powder and sour cream until fluffy.
- Add cheddar cheese, ¾ cup parmesan cheese, and diced jalapenos, mix well.
- Spread into an 8x8 baking dish.
- Combine bread crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until hot and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer
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This was a serious hit! I doubled the recipe for a 9×13 baking dish. I prepped all the ingredients and baked it the day of with no issue. I am delighted to find a recipe that utilizes canned jalapeños which makes this so much easier to prepare not to mention I just love the taste so much more! I had set aside some dip for just my family to have before our gathering and made some Taco Palenque style quesadillas using the dip as a base on the flour tortillas and adding cheese and refried beans. Seriously delicious!
Has anyone substituted cilantro for the parsley? Just wondering if that would work
I think it’d be delicious!
getting ready to make this and was wondering if I could use shredded mozzarella instead of shredded Parmesan. I hope this is as good as all of the reviews say.
It is delicious. I hope you enjoy it, Denise! You can sub in mozzarella cheese. It will change the flavor but still delicious. Enjoy!
Excellent