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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This dip is perfect for almost all kinds of fried foods, Holly! It is especially a party favorite amongst my family and friends. We love how the spiciness is just right following your recipe; but as a spicy lover, we opted to increase the amount of Jalapeños and it is simply perfect for our tastebuds! Thank you for sharing! Love the video instructions as well!
So glad you loved it!
Could this be done in a crockpot minus the breadcrumbs?
Absolutely. I sometimes panfry the breadcrumbs until toasted and sprinkle on just before serving. Enjoy!
When doing this in the crockpot, do you still cook it for 15-20 minutes or do you do it longer? And is it best on a high or low setting? So excited to try this for an upcoming party!
I haven’t tried it in the crockpot, but think it may take an hour or two to heat thoroughly. With cream cheese, I’d try low heat.
Great! Thank you so much for the info! I am going to try this out tomorrow!
Made this recipe today for friends, and it was a huge hit! Made according to recipe and added a gutted fresh jalapeno to the top, prior to adding panko mixture, for additional texture. Love the flavors, was quick and easy to make, and looked great, too! Thanks for sharing this go-to dip. I’ll definitely use this recipe again!
I’m so glad to hear that it was such a hit for you Amy! It is for us too :)
This is the best dip ever. Easy and is definitely a crowd pleaser.
ALWAYS a hit Kelly! So glad to hear that you love this dip!
Has anyone made this dairy free?
This was a hit at a work potluck!! So creamy and gooey!! Instead of parsley, I used cilantro. I’ll have to try my next batch with parsley. Thank you!!
For the butter, should I use salted or unsalted? I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I use unsalted but either would work just fine!
By far one of my favorite appetizers! It’s a crowd pleaser for sure!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Jessica!
I made this, but added 1 cup of cooked shredded, chopped chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of Frank’s Hot souce. Made a great Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Those sound like yummy additions to this recipe!
Thank you, I make this all the time!!!! To make it more kid/mild tastes friendly I use a can of diced green chiles and less jalapeños. It has been the hit of many snack tables!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. That is a great tip to make it kid friendly! Thanks!
I have made this several times for various parties and there is never a drop left. Easy and yummy!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Got to try this one, looks good , I like spicy food.
I hope you love the recipe!
I was busy with last minute wrapping for Christmas so my husband volunteered to finish my cooking. This was easy to make and was very good, everyone loved it. It’ll become a staple in our home of dishes to make that everyone likes.
I am so glad your family enjoyed this recipe!
Made this Christmas Eve, was the best dip ever!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I have just made this for a get together and it’s is amazing. I tweaked it a bit by adding 2 cloves of fresh garlic (minced) instead of the garlic powder, added a half can of chopped artichokes, and used a cheddar/jack mix. That panko topping really does it! It’s so pretty too that I wish I could take a picture!
I hope that everyone loved the recipe at your get together! Those sound like yummy alterations!
Absolutely delicious
I’ve yet to have any left at any gathering.
can I use jalapeno cream cheese?
Oh my that sounds like a delicious idea!
Thanks. Trying the recipe for thanksgiving lunch at work tomorrow and will try with jalapeno cream cheese.
Thank you for this amazing recipe. was a huge hit! Made double quantity and was gone in no time! I did not find jalapeno cream cheese, guess not as readily available as i thought.
Going to give this a try – I love jalapenos!
I hope you love it Elaine!
Very rich, delicious and addictive.