Jalapeño Popper Dip
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Description
Jalapeño Popper Dip brings together diced jalapeños with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses for a rich and spicy dip. The creamy mixture is spread in an 8x8 inch baking dish and covered with a topping of panko breadcrumbs, butter, parsley, and additional Parmesan before baking at 375°F until hot and golden on top. The panko topping crisps to provide texture contrast against the smooth, cheesy dip beneath. This preparation is primarily a baked appetizer or party dip.
The combination of spiciness from the jalapeños and the sharpness of both cheddar and Parmesan cheese creates a balanced flavor profile. Baking melds the flavors and crisps the topping, making it appealing for casual gatherings or snack time. The dip pairs well with crunchy dippers such as tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette to add additional texture and make for easy serving.
Leftovers store well refrigerated up to five days in an airtight container. Reheating is possible by microwave in short bursts or baking in an oven to restore warmth and texture. This dip's creamy base and crisp topping hold up well to reheating.
Ingredients
Dip
- 4 ounces jalapeno pepper drained, diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Topping
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl cream together the cream cheese, garlic powder and sour cream until fluffy. Add cheddar cheese, ¾ c. Parmesan cheese and jalapenos, mix until combined.
- Spread into an 8x8 inch greased baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle over the top of the dip mixture in baking dish.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and bread crumbs are golden brown.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or baguette slices
Notes
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds or warm in a 375°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1189IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 581mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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