Jalapeño Popper Dip
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Description
This Jalapeño Popper Dip blends softened cream cheese and sour cream with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, finely diced jalapeños, and crispy bacon bits. Seasonings including granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper provide depth and spice. The mixture is placed in a greased casserole dish and topped with a crunchy layer made from crushed Ritz crackers combined with melted butter, additional cheese, and garlic powder.
When baked at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, the dip becomes hot and bubbly with a golden crust on top, balancing creamy, spicy, and smoky flavors. The diced jalapeños add moderate heat which complements the richness of the cheeses and bacon.
Serve this dip warm as an appetizer with tortilla chips or sliced baguette. Adjust salt levels to taste, as both bacon and cheeses contribute saltiness.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 3 medium jalapeños deseeded, diced
- 1 cup Bacon about 8 slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1-2 teaspoons salt , to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Topping
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x8 pan or similarly sized 1.5 quart casserole dish.
- Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon jalapenos, garlic, onion powder, salt and cayenne until thoroughly mixed.
- Prepare topping by crushing crackers into a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in cheese, garlic, and butter until evenly combined.
- Spread cheese mixture out into the prepared pan. Top with the prepared topping. Bake in the prepared pan for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve dip hot with tortilla chips and baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust salt carefully since bacon and cheese contribute to the overall saltiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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