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.
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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Can you use minced garlic instead of powder?
Sure you can. It would have a stronger garlic flavor.
Really easy and it always disappears when I make it.
Hello,
I’ve made this recipe and loved it, however I’m curious to know once it has been baked and we have left overs how long does it keep in the fridge?
It usually doesn’t last very long in my house :), but I’d say it would last for a few days in the fridge.
The best i ever ate! Thank you!
I added crab to this and it is amazing!
That sounds like a great idea!! Yummy!
This is an excellent recipes! for those who say the topping doesn’t brown, try lightly toasting the Panko crumbs. I put them in a fry pan a nd over medium-low heat stir constantly until they are just lightly golden. I “toast” the Panko when I bake pork chops, etc. too.
Yummy! Followed instructions to the core and it’s perfect. Thank you for sharing
I made this for some family members and believe it or not they all wanted the recipie. It’s amazing and easy to make.
Making this recipe this weekend. I’m back on your site because the dill pickle pasta salad was FANTASTIC!! Love your blog.
I am so glad you liked the dill pickle pasta salad! I know you will love this dip recipe, Karen! It is so good it is hard to share :)
Can you use pickled jalapeños instead?
Absolutely. I use them all of the time in this recipe.
I made this for the SuperBowl. I think a half a tsp. of garlic would be sufficient.
I’m making this for Super Bowl 51 so i hope the Pats win and hopefully the dip is a winner also..Thank you@
This Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe sounds delicious.
Has anyone made it without the breadcrumb topping?
I made this today and used fresh jalapeños! I definitely roasted them and then I stuffed it into crescent rolls! Oh my goodness….AMAZING! This will def be something that is made often, and taken to parties or get togethers! I removed most of the veins so that it wasn’t packing too much heat, and it was perfect! Definitely a keeper and go to in our house!
I’m so glad you loved it Sarah!
☆☆☆☆☆ My family absolutely loves this popper dip. We have tried others and nothing compares. Even our friends request this from us at nearly every cookout. Best paired with Frito scoops if you ask me. Make it. You won’t be sorry!!
I was wondering if this dip can be portioned & froze before baking?
I haven’t tried freezing this recipe so I can’t say for sure.
I made this on New Years Eve! Everyone loved it !! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe !!
Yay! Thank you!
I made the jalapeño popper dip for New Years! It was so good!! It’s not too spicy. I don’t handle spicy stuff well and I loved it. The whole family loved it!
I’m so glad you and your family loved it Brittney!
Can you double recipe? If so what baking dish size do you recommend??
You can certainly double the recipe. I use an 8×8 dish for a single recipe (2qts) so I think a 9×13 should work for the double batch. Enjoy!
Could green onions and bacon be added to the jalapeno popper dip?
That sounds like a great addition to me!