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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Source of Recipe

Southern Living


Recipe Introduction

"If stuffed jalapeños are always a hit at your gatherings, then you and your friends will get a kick out of this baked Jalapeño Popper Dip. Cheesy, spicy, and creamy, this dip is perfect for any gathering. Tailgating events, family reunions, holiday parties, and the like all call for a spread of savory appetizers. Oftentimes, a crowd-pleasing dip earns even more praise than the main course! This recipe yields eight delicious servings, but if your guest list is longer, it can easily be doubled. With only 20 minutes of active time in the kitchen, this quick, simple appetizer levels up any party spread."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/southernpopperdip

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
â—¦ 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
â—¦ â…“ cup mayonnaise
â—¦ â…“ cup sour cream
â—¦ 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños
â—¦ 2 large fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (about ½ cup), divided
â—¦ ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
â—¦ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
â—¦ 1 teaspoon onion powder
â—¦ 1 teaspoon chili powder
â—¦ 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups), divided
â—¦ 6 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups), divided
â—¦ Corn tortilla chips, for serving


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, â…“ cup of the fresh jalapeños, 3 tablespoons of the cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a large bowl. Fold in 1 cup of each of the cheeses and â…“ cup of the bacon. Transfer to a 1 ½-quart baking dish greased with cooking spray or a medium cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheeses, bacon, and fresh jalapeños.

Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve hot with tortilla chips.

Makes 8 servings