Jalapeno Popper Dip Cream Cheese (Printable)
A creamy, spicy baked dip with cheese, jalapenos, and a crunchy panko topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Vegetables
06 - 3-4 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
07 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
12 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until completely smooth.
03 - Fold in diced jalapenos and green onions. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
05 - Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the dip surface.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra jalapeno slices and green onions if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Everything you love about stuffed jalapenos without all the tedious prep work
- The crispy buttery panko topping creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps everyone coming back for more
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear, so room temperature ingredients make all the difference here
- The dip continues to thicken as it cools slightly, so those first few scoops right out of the oven are the most gloriously molten
03 -
- If you want even more crunch, mix some actual bacon bits into the topping mixture
- Leftovers (if you somehow have any) reheats beautifully in the microwave at 50% power