This baked jalapeno popper dip recipe is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends at holiday gatherings.
Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. I like to create simple, yet delicious recipes like my Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip when throwing a party. Creating simple dip recipes ensures that the dish will be a success and reduces the stress I feel as the hostess organizing a party.
One of my favorite dips to make for holiday parties is my Jalapeno Popper Dip recipe. It has all the great flavors of Jalapeno Poppers, but it is a lot easier to make. Instead of hand-stuffing jalapeno peppers, you whip up all the ingredients, bake it in a pie dish, and serve it as a dip.
I reduced the prep time for this jalapeno popper dip by using Kraft Mexican Cheddar Jack cheese. Since the cheese was already a blend of my favorite cheeses to use in Jalapeno Popper Dip, cheddar and Monterrey Jack, I saved time by not having to shred cheese.
Can you make jalapeno popper dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this jalapeno popper dip ahead of time. Place the ingredients in the pie dish, then cover it the dish with foil, and refrigerate until 25 minutes before you are ready to serve. Then remove the foil, place in a cold oven, set the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes. You place the dish in the cold oven to prevent the pie dish from being damaged during the transition from a cold refrigerator to a hot oven.
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 – 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened at room temperature.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese, divided
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 Jalapeno Peppers, deseeded and diced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook bacon, blot fat away and crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of Cheddar Jack cheese, bacon, and diced Jalapeno peppers.
- Stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.
- Place dip ingredients in a pie dish or other oven-safe dish.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
What to serve with jalapeno popper dip?
Serve the Jalapeno Popper Dip warm with your favorite chips, crackers, and/or a vegetable tray. This jalapeno popper dip with bacon and cheese pairs well with carrots, celery, bell pepper, green onions, cauliflower, and even broccoli.
Jalapeno Popper Dip Video Tutorial
In the below video, I demonstrate how I make the jalapeno popper dip and I show you how I dice jalapeno peppers without touching the seeds.
To save money when throwing a party, I look for coupons and sales first. Then I plan recipes based on the ingredients that I find on sale.
Printable Recipe for Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened at room temperature.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese divided
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 Jalapeno Peppers deseeded and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook bacon, blot fat away and crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of Cheddar Jack cheese, bacon, and diced Jalapeno peppers.
- Stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.
- Place dip ingredients in a pie dish or other oven-safe dish.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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swathi says
Another delicious dip
Donna says
I will definitely be making this… I’m looking for some good dip recipes, too!
Mistee Dawn says
Yum. I love Jalapenos. Sounds like a great dip. Cannot wait to try it.
cindy b says
OMG this looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! Can’t wait to try it out! Happy Holidays! xo xo
Heather says
I’m always looking for great recipes. I just made fritters from Pinterest recently. Are these like really hot? I’ve actually never had a jalapeno popper before. But it looks good!
Alea Milham says
This dip actually isn’t hot since you remove all the seeds from the peppers.
Mary ~ Capturing Magical Memories says
I could see me eating the entire bowl of this. Well, after I fight away my son and husband. This is definitely a recipe for our entire family.