Jalapeno Popper Dip

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 cups

Updated: Feb. 13, 2024
Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip to a party, I'm always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. —Jennifer Wilke, Collinsville, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: Sliced green onions and jalapenos
  • Corn chips, tortilla chips or assorted crackers

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar, chiles, peppers and 1/4 cup Parmesan until blended. Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 min. or until golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions and jalapenos, if desired. Serve with chips or crackers.
Jalapeno Popper Dip Tips

How can you make jalapeno popper dip less spicy?

We make jalapeno popper dip with canned jalapenos, which tend to be milder than their fresh counterparts. You can further tame down the heat by reducing the amount of jalapenos and increasing the amount of mild green chiles in their place, which is a type of pepper that’s less spicy than jalapenos. Instead of adjusting the peppers, you could also increase the proportion of creamy ingredients (cream cheese, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese) to dilute the spiciness, or add other cooling ingredients such as sour cream or avocado puree. These options would also be great ways to cool down other jalapeno popper-inspired recipes.

What else can you serve with jalapeno popper dip?

We love to serve jalapeno popper dip with chips or crackers as part of an appetizer spread. It’s an especially popular potluck or tailgate appetizer. For a gluten-free, healthy option, serve jalapeno popper dip with crunchy vegetables, like carrot sticks, celery or bell pepper slices. The leftovers can be used as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. Jalapeno popper dip tastes particularly good with shredded chicken or deli turkey.

Can you make jalapeno popper dip ahead of time?

Making jalapeno popper dip ahead of time is a great option, especially if you’re preparing other dip recipes for your gathering. After assembling the dip, cover it tightly and refrigerate it. Pull the dip out about 30 minutes before you’re ready to cook to allow the ingredients to come to room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave or in a 350° oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until warmed through.

—Lindsay Mattison, Taste of Home Contributing Writer

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 238 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.