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Easy Jalapeño Popper Dip

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This creamy, spicy dip transforms all the flavors of jalapeño poppers into an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer—with no filling or tedious assembly required. Bubbly, cheesy, and packed with jalapeños, green chiles, and smoky beef bacon, it's ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for serving with bread, crackers, or chips at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jalapeño Popper Dip
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 medium jalapeños seeded and diced (or use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapeños)
  • 4 ounces canned green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated, divided
  • 6 slices beef bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • baguette slices or crackers for dipping

Equipment

  • 2-quart baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, jalapeños, green chiles, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, the majority of the beef bacon (reserving 1–2 tablespoons for topping), onion powder, and garlic powder until well blended.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and reserved beef bacon over the top.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges are bubbling.
  5. Serve hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal

Notes

Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature to soften, making mixing easier and resulting in a smoother dip. For a milder flavor, remove all the seeds and membranes from the fresh jalapeños, or adjust the quantity to taste. Pork bacon can be used in place of beef bacon, or omit the bacon for a vegetarian version. You can prepare the dip in advance: assemble it up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and bake just before serving (add a few extra minutes if baking from cold). Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. The dip does not freeze well. Try serving it with pita chips, tortilla chips, baguette slices, or even baked inside a hollowed-out bread loaf.

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