This Jalapeno Popper Dip with bacon is warm, creamy, spicy and cheesy with a crispy crunchy cracker topping. Packed full of cream cheese, bacon bits, jalapeño peppers and cheese, it’s the ultimate appetizer to serve at parties, holidays or during the big game.

A baking dish filled with jalapeno popper dip with bacon and fresh sliced jalapenos on top. It's a simple jalapeno popper oven recipe with a crunchy topping.

Jalapeno Popper Dip Video Tutorial

Best Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip

If you like jalapeño poppers, you will love this recipe for jalapeno popper dip. Just about every time I make it, someone asks for the recipe.

It’s got all of the same flavors as jalapeño poppers, plus bacon and an assortment of snacks for dipping. This bacon jalapeno popper dip is also much easier to prep – just mix your ingredients, spread into a baking dish, top with a buttery cracker crumb and pop in the oven.  No need to prep and assemble individual peppers.

You can even make the majority of this dish ahead of time.  Just be sure and add the crunchy topping right before it goes in the oven to be sure it stays super crunchy.  Serve warm with an assortment of your favorite chips, veggies and snacks and you are good to go.  Easy peasy!

Key Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese – your cream cheese needs to be softened at room temperature or by gently warming in a microwave.
  • Sour Cream – I prefer full fat but lite will work.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – you can buy this pre shredded to save a little time.
  • Cheddar Cheese – I like the combo of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • Diced Green Chilis and jalapenos – make sure these are drained before using.
  • Green Onions – these should be sliced thinly. You could substitute chives.
  • Bacon Bits – it’s easy to make your own bacon bits for this recipe. Reserve some for adding to the top as garnish.
  • Ritz Crackers – you will need these crushed for the topping.
  • Parmesan Cheese – either grated or shredded will work to make the topping.
  • Butter – this needs to be melted for the topping.
  • Parsley – I like to garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley.
  • Jalapeño Pepper – if you want to garnish with fresh jalapeno, you can deseed and slice thinly.
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How To Make Jalapeno Popper Dip With Bacon

  1. Make the cream cheese mixture. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese and sour cream. Using the paddle attachment, cream together on medium speed until fluffy and well-combined. Add the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green chilis, jalapeños, green onions, and bacon bits and mix again to combine.
  2. Assemble the dip. Spray an 8″x8″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter and mix well. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Bake. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly on the edges and golden brown on top.
  4. Serve. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley, thinly sliced jalapeño peppers and reserved bacon bits. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, sliced French bread or veggies. Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Jalapeño Popper Dip Ahead of Time?

Yes!  You can mix your cream cheese and jalapeño mixture and spread into a prepared casserole dish.  At this point, cover and refrigerate up until 24 hours ahead of time.  Once you are ready to bake, pull the dish from the fridge and preheat the oven to 375 while you let the dip come to room temperature. 
 
In the meantime, you can prepare the crumb topping, sprinkle over the top and bake as directed.  You want to be sure and add the crumb topping at the last minute so that it doesn’t get soggy.

What can you serve Jalapeno Popper Dip with?

It’s nice to serve Jalapeño Popper Dip with an assortment of things to dip with, so that there is a little something for everyone’s tastes.  Some of our go-to dippers include:

-Pita Chips
-Tortilla Chips
-Raw veggies
-Crackers
-Sliced French Bread
–Pretzels

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Storing, Freezing and Reheating

  • Refrigerator: you can store leftover Jalapeño Popper Dip in the refrigerator, covered with plastic, for up to 4 days.  
  • Freezer: you can freeze this dip after it has been baked if you want.  Make sure to let it cool completely before wrapping it tightly and storing in the freezer for up to 2 months.  The night before you plan to eat, transfer from the freezer to the fridge to thaw.
  • Reheating: in order to reheat, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and pull the baking dish out to room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to putting in the oven.  Warm for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.  The time will depend on how large of a portion you are reheating.
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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

Author The Carefree Kitchen
This jalapeño popper bacon dip is warm, creamy, spicy, and cheesy with a crispy crunchy cracker topping.  Packed full of cream cheese, bacon bits, jalapeño peppers, and cheese, it’s the ultimate appetizer dip to serve at parties, holidays, or during the big game.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Yields12 people

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilis, drained
  • 1 4-ounce can diced jalapeños, drained
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits, (divided)

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and sliced thin

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese and sour cream. Using the paddle attachment, cream together on medium speed until fluffy and well-combined. Add the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green chilis, jalapeños, green onions, and bacon bits and mix again to combine.
  • Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter and mix well. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly on the edges and golden brown on top.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley, thinly sliced jalapeño peppers and reserved bacon bits. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing leftovers: store dip in the refrigerator, covered with plastic, for up to 4 days. It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months, then thawed in the fridge overnight.
Reheating: reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
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Welcome! I'm so glad you're here!! My name is Jill Baird at The Carefree Kitchen. I love food, nearly all food, and love to celebrate every day with food and the people I love! I love being creative in the kitchen and discovering new ways to switch up old favorites and coming up with new favorites. My hope is that you will find recipes you love on my site and maybe even find some inspiration to create something new! Have fun in the kitchen!

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