Description
Creamy, spicy jalapeño popper dip brings zesty southwestern flavors to party tables with irresistible cheesy goodness. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers rich comfort and bold pepper kick in every delightful scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces / 227 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
Peppers and Chilies:
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained (adjust to taste)
Topping:
- ½ cup (60 grams) Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a ceramic or glass baking vessel by lightly coating with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Thoroughly blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced green chilies, minced jalapenos, shredded cheddar, and first portion of Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface to create an even layer.
- Craft a crispy topping by combining Panko breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese, and melted butter in a separate container, stirring until the mixture achieves a consistent texture.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb blend across the top of the dip, creating a complete golden-brown coverage.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven set to 375°F (190°C), allowing the dip to bake until the surface transforms into a rich, golden color and edges begin to bubble vigorously.
- Remove from oven and permit the dip to rest and slightly cool for approximately 5 minutes, which helps stabilize the texture and temperature.
- Present the warm dip alongside crisp tortilla chips, robust crackers, or elegantly toasted baguette slices for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds for a milder dip or adding extra chopped peppers for more heat.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that maintains creamy texture.
- Prepare dip ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which intensifies flavor development.
- Create gluten-free option by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for crispy topping instead of Panko.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg