Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
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Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Description
The Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe combines softened cream cheese and yogurt with shredded white cheddar and feta cheeses and chopped canned jalapeños to create a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy dip base. This mixture is spread into a baking dish, topped with a crumbly blend of crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Baking until the topping is golden and the dip bubbles produces a rich, textured appetizer with a crispy, cheesy crust and a cool, creamy interior spiked with jalapeño heat.
The dip is finished with fresh chopped cilantro, adding an herbaceous note that complements the other flavors. It's designed for serving warm alongside chips like Fritos or crackers, providing a satisfying balance of creamy softness and crunchy topping that invites scooping.
This dip suits gatherings or casual snacking needs and leverages accessible ingredients to create layered textures and flavors based on classic jalapeño popper components.
Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup yogurt or sour cream, plain, Greek
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup feta cheese about 2 ounces
- 1 4 ounce jalapeño canned
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Ritz crackers 10-11 crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- fritos crackers, or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and jalapeños until well combined. Spread into a 1.5-quart shallow baking dish or small cast iron skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and butter until it's all moist. Sprinkle over the top of the cheese mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the dip begins to bubble. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with Fritos, crackers, or other chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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