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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 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
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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