Jalapeno Popper Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Categories: Party Food & Dips & Spreads
Recipe Source: Casey Barber
Jalapeño Popper Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy dip that takes all the flavors of jalapeño poppers and transforms them into an irresistible party snack. This dip is typically made with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and often bacon, all baked together until bubbly and golden brown. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to spice things up!
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups reduced-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 12-ounce jar jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers such as Cheez-Its or Cheese Nips (from about 1 to 1 1/4 cups whole crackers)
- Fritos or other corn chips for serving
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Stir the yogurt, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl until the cream cheese is smooth.
- Stir in the chopped jalapeno peppers and both kinds of shredded cheese.
- Transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish and sprinkle the crushed cheese crackers evenly over the dip.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until the dip is bubbling around the sides of the dish.
- Serve warm with Fritos or other corn chips for dipping.