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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 211kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 4-oz can Diced Green Chilis drained
  • 1 4-oz can Diced Jalapeños drained
  • ¼ cup Green Onions sliced thinly
  • ½ cup Bacon Bits about 6 slices (reserve 2 Tablespoons for garnish)

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup Ritz Crackers crushed
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Butter melted

Garnish

  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ whole 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"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.
  • 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. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, sliced French bread or veggies. Enjoy!

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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