Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon (Video)
This Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon tastes like your favorite appetizer in EASY, unbelievably addicting warm, creamy, cheesy dip form! Does it get any better?! This quick and easy Dip recipe means you can indulge in all your favorite jalapeno popper flavors without all the time, hassle or mess! This creamy, kickin’ Dip is bursting with cream cheese, spicy jalapenos with the bonus of 3 cheeses and a crispy buttery Panko breadcrumb topping that will make you swoon. Buckle up and be prepared for this rich, ooey, gooey, cheesy Jalapeno Dip with Bacon to blow. your. mind.
Servings 16 servings
Ingredients
Dip
- 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese softened (16 oz. total)*
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, ground cumin, dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp EACH paprika, pepper, salt
- 1 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced jalapeno peppers drained
- 12 oz. thick cut bacon cooked and chopped (6-8 slices)
Topping
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
For serving
- crackers, chips, bread, vegetables, etc.
Instructions
Stovetop
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and all seasonings to a large bowl. Stir until combined. Stir in 1 cup sharp cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, jalapenos, and all but 2 tablespoons bacon (the remaining bacon will be a garnish). Spoon into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish or 10” skillet and spread into an even layer. Evenly top with remaining cheeses.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and panko together. Evenly spread over cheese layer. At this point you can cover and refrigerate and bake later OR you can proceed to bake.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° F for 25-30 min. or until cheese is completely melted and dip is hot throughout. Turn oven to broil and broil without changing oven rack position for 3-5 minutes or until panko is golden.
- Garnish with remaining bacon and optional fresh parsley. Serve warm with crackers, bread, etc.
Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (optional: use a crock pot liner for easy clean up).
- Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and all seasonings to the slow cooker. Stir in 1 cup sharp cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, jalapenos, and all but 2 tablespoons bacon (the remaining bacon will be a garnish).
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, or until the cheeses are melted and dip is hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally.
- Top with remaining cheeses, cover, and cook an additional 20 minutes for the cheese to melt.
- Optional: Prepare panko topping by melting butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in panko and continue to stir constantly until panko is golden. Evenly sprinkle over dip.
Video
Notes
Don't miss the "how to make" recipe video at the top of the post!
*You want the cream cheese to be quite soft so it mixes easily. You can microwave it at 30 second intervals in a microwave safe bowl until softened.
**You can prepare the dip entirely up to the point of baking and place covered in the refrigerator. When ready bake add an additional 5-10 minutes baking time to ensure the dip is hot throughout.