Super Bowl Jalapeño Popper Dip (Printable)
Cheesy baked dip with jalapeños and a crispy topping, ideal for entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 4-5 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
11 - 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or similar oven-safe dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, jalapeños, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
03 - Transfer the cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly using a spatula, ensuring a smooth surface.
04 - In a small bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Stir until the butter evenly coats the crumbs.
05 - Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the dip. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The combination of three cheeses creates an incredibly rich, velvety base that no one can resist
- That golden Panko crust on top adds the perfect crunch that restaurant poppers are famous for
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent a grainy texture, so do not skip the softening step
- Letting the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking makes it easier to scoop and keeps it from being too runny
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- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of using pre-shredded cheese for the smoothest melting results
- If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish with foil for the last 5 minutes of baking