Jalapeño Popper Dip
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Description
This dip blends softened cream cheese and sour cream until light and fluffy, then folds in shredded sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and diced jalapeños. The jalapeños can be canned well-drained or roasted fresh peppers, depending on the preferred spiciness and texture.
The mixture is spread evenly into a square baking dish and topped with a crumbly mixture of panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley for added flavor and color. Baking at moderate heat melts the cheeses and browns the topping, adding a crispy contrast to the creamy base.
Serving the dip warm invites dipping with crackers, vegetables, or bread, with the option to adjust jalapeño heat by including or removing seeds. This easy preparation suits parties or casual gatherings.
Roasting fresh jalapeños before dicing softens their heat and flavor, offering a milder, smoky note if preferred.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces jalapeno pepper 1 can well drained, see notes for fresh jalapeno, 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 or margarine, melted
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- With a mixer on medium, combine cream cheese, garlic powder and sour cream until fluffy.
- Add cheddar cheese, ¾ cup parmesan cheese, and diced jalapenos, mix well.
- Spread into an 8x8 baking dish.
- Combine bread crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until hot and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Notes
- When using fresh jalapeños, roast 4 to 6 peppers until tender to mellow their heat before dicing.
- Include jalapeño seeds for a spicier dip or remove them to reduce heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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