This creamy, spicy jalapeño dip made with fresh jalapeños and topped with garlick-y toasted breadcrumbs are the perfect contrast of textures and flavors.
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Dip
This baked jalapeño popper dip is topped with the crunchy golden toasted garlic panko breadcrumbs making the best contrast of textures.
- It’s so easy to make: You can make the dip ahead of time for convenience and all it takes it mixing together your ingredients in a bowl.
- Cheesy and creamy: The combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese makes it incredibly rich.
- Versatile: This dip works great for holiday parties, game day and you can serve it with anything!
What is Jalapeño Popper Dip?
Jalapeño popper dip is the perfect party appetizer that combines all the gooey, cheesy, and spicy flavors of jalapeño poppers into an easy and scoopable baked dip. This creamy dip features cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, and fresh jalapeños baked to perfection with a crispy toasted garlic panko breadcrumb topping. It’s always a hit at gatherings, giving you all the reason to make jalapeño popper dip for your next party.
Why the Best Jalapeño Dip requires fresh jalapeños
It can be tempting to reach for that jar of pickled jalapeños but the spice and crunch you’ll get from those fresh jalapeños is next level. Just grab some gloves if you wanna avoid an accidental spicy eye rub and get to slicing! It tastes just like jalapeño poppers but in a shareable dip form.
Ingredients for Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip
To make jalapeño popper dip, you’ll need:
- Mayonnaise + Cream cheese
- Fresh jalapeños
- Chives
- Cheddar cheese + Mozzarella cheese
- Spices to bring it all together
- Panko Breadcrumbs
How to Make Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Prepare the Dip Mixture: In a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, diced jalapeños, chives, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and the spices.
- Bake the Dip:
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or skillet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. - Make the Toasted Breadcrumbs:
While the dip is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add:- Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Finish and Serve:
Once the dip is out of the oven, sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping. Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.
Tips for Making Jalapeño Popper Dip Ahead of Time
Make the dip part ahead and store in the fridge. Bake it before people arrive and top it with the garlic breadcrumbs right before serving so the topping stays crunchy. It’s still delicious when reheated!
What to Serve this with
You can pair this jalapeño popper dip with crostini, crackers, chips or veggies.
Can You Freeze Jalapeño Popper Dip?
Yes, you can prepare the dip ahead of time and freeze it. For best results, add the cracker topping just before baking to retain its crunch.
FAQs
- How do I reheat leftover dip? Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Can I use a skillet instead of a baking dish? Absolutely! A cast iron skillet works great for this recipe.
- Can I add bacon? This jalapeño popper dip recipe does not use for bacon because I don’t use bacon! However you’re welcome to add it in.
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Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 5-6 1x
Description
This creamy, spicy jalapeño dip made with fresh jalapeños and topped with garlick-y toasted breadcrumbs are the perfect contrast of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
- 1/2 block of cream cheese
- 3 whole diced jalapeños
- ½ cup chopped up chives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp cayenne powder (or red chili
- powder)
- For the Toasted Breadcrumbs : ½ cup panko breadcrumbs + 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp garlic powder + ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip Mixture: In a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, diced jalapeños, chives, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and the spices.
- Bake the Dip:
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or skillet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. - Make the Toasted Breadcrumbs:
While the dip is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder and salt. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a cup and set aside. - Finish and Serve:
Once the dip is out of the oven, sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping. Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
Made it for a birthday party- crowd pleaser and super easy to follow!
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This tastes amazing, I’ve made this recipe for New Years two years in a row and it’s been a favourite both times! Highly recommend
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