I wanted to create an epic side dish for a Game Day Party. I combined the elements of a casserole and a dip together to create this Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe.
I took my Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe and altered it a bit and then layered it over tater tots to create an incredibly delicious and slightly addictive Jalapeno Popper Tater Tot Casserole!
The great thing about this Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe is that it is perfect as a hearty game day appetizer, a potluck side dish, or a fun brunch recipe. Really you can make up any excuse, and we have, to serve this jalapeno popper casserole.
Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 – 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened at room temperature.
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese, divided
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 Jalapeno Peppers, deseeded and diced
- 1 – 2 lb. bag of tater tots
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a casserole dish with tater tots. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, cook bacon, blot fat away, and crumble into small pieces. Dice the peppers and slice the onions.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1½ cups of Cheddar jack cheese, bacon (save a little bit for the topping), diced Jalapeno peppers, and most of the sliced onions (save a few for the top). Stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.
- Spread the jalapeno mixture over the top of the tater tots.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese. Sprinkle the extra bacon pieces and onion slices over the top.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
To make this Jalapeno Popper Casserole recipe, you first layer tater tots in a casserole dish. Then bake them for 15 minutes at 425 degrees.
While the tater tots are baking, cook the bacon. Then mix the Jalapeno Popper Dip ingredients together. After you pull the tater tots out of the oven, spread the Jalapeno Popper Dip mixture over the tater tots.
Then sprinkle cheese over the Jalapeno Popper Dip layer. Top with the remaining bacon and green onions. Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees. Serve while still warm.
Jalapeno Popper Tater Tot Casserole Variations
Add 2 cups of cooked chicken to make a Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole as I did in this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole recipe with pasta.
Add 2 cups of browned hamburger to make Jalapeno Popper Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole.
If you add chicken or hamburger, you can serve the casserole as a meal, though I would recommend serving it with a salad to add some more greens to your dinner.
Printable Recipe for Jalapeno Popper Casserole
Jalapeno Popper Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened at room temperature.
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese divided
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 6 Jalapeno Peppers deseeded and diced
- 1 - 2 lb. bag of tater tots
- 6 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a casserole dish with tater tots. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, cook bacon, blot fat away, and crumble into small pieces. Dice the peppers and slice the onions.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of Cheddar jack cheese, bacon (save a little bit for the topping), diced Jalapeno peppers, and most of the sliced onions (save a few for the top). Stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.
- Spread the jalapeno mixture over the top of the tater tots.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese. Sprinkle the extra bacon pieces and onion slices over the top.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
My friend Mandi of Moments with Mandi made a video of her making this Jalapeno Popper Casserole. She is sharing it with us, so you can see how easy it is to make.
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More Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls
Angela kots says
was amazing I will be making it again thank you so much.. family loved it!!
Annemarie says
This looks amazing! Can you half the recipe? How long would I cook it for?
Lori says
Yes, I halved everything and it was still very good. Same cooking time even with half.
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Holy cow!!! This looks ah-mazing–and so darned simple! I’ve shared with my followers, and I just know they’ll be eating this up (literally and figuratively)!!
Melissa says
Oh wow! This looks incredible!
Cydnee says
I personally pinned this yummy recipe. This sounds so delicious! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We enjoy having you every Thursday night at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Felissa says
Oh, my, yum!
I would love it if you hopped over to share with us at Inspire Us Tuesday!
http://twolittlecavaliers.com/2015/01/inspire-us-tuesdays-bring-hot-soup.html
Nettie Moore says
Congratulations Alea! Your Jalapeno Popper Casserole has been featured at our Simple Supper Tuesday Linky Party at Moore or Less Cooking!! Nettie
LINK: http://mooreorlesscooking.com/2015/01/26/simple-supper-tuesday-linky-party-46/
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
This looks awesome! I’m a new food blogger and found you on the Girl Creative link party. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Becky
Nikki says
Pinned! Thanks for sharing. Found you on Lou Lou Girls!
Rose @ Walnut Acre says
This makes my mouth water just looking at it! Pinned for future reference.
Sandra says
Is this a 9 x 13″ pan? It sounds like something my guys would love. Thank you!
Alea Milham says
Yes, it is a 9 x 13 baking dish. I hope you enjoy this Jalapeno Popper Casserole!
Teresa says
Does 6 peppers make it really hot? I’m a little nervous about it being to hot.
Alea Milham says
If you remove the seeds, it will not be hot at all.
Sheryl Salvato says
I made for my Nephew and I. He says iis one of his new faces. It wasn’t hot at all. The cream cheese & sour cream really mellow them out. I used 1 1/2 boxes of the cream cheese & was even considering using a little more jalapeños. Great recipe we’re sure to eat again !!
Tracy says
have you ever added shredded chicken? thinking about making it for dinner but my husband insists on more protein!
Alea Milham says
Shredded chicken works well in this recipe.
Lori Hart says
Get in my belly!! This looks wonderful. I found your recipe over at the Inspire Me Tuesday link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it! Here is the link http://bit.ly/1xR7OkE. Have a wonderful day!