Jalapeño Popper Dip
This creamy Jalapeño Popper Dip is loaded with fresh jalapeños, bacon, ranch seasoning, and plenty of melty cheese. Baked until hot and bubbly, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, holidays, and game day. Easy, flavorful, and always a hit!
Servings: 6
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 fresh jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños diced
- 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 ounce ranch dressing seasoning 1 packet
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F. Grease a 9x11 baking dish.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the flavor: Stir in the fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, bacon, ranch seasoning, 1 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese, and all of the mozzarella.
- Assemble: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite dippers.
Notes
Make It Your Own
Try these tasty twists:
Extra spicy: Add a chopped serrano or a dash of hot sauce.
Smoky: Mix in smoked paprika or use smoked cheddar.
Crunchy topping: Add crushed Ritz crackers or panko tossed with melted butter for a crispy finish.
More bacon: Always acceptable.
Smoky: Mix in smoked paprika or use smoked cheddar.
Crunchy topping: Add crushed Ritz crackers or panko tossed with melted butter for a crispy finish.
More bacon: Always acceptable.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 0.5mg