JalapeƱo Popper Dip

Today’s JalapeƱo Popper Dip recipe is an appetizer I was able to serve up for a Super Bowl party. However, thought it would be perfect as March Madness is upon us. Ā It’s just like aĀ jalapeƱoĀ popper but in dip form. Ā You have theĀ jalapeƱosĀ along with cream cheese and bacon. But then add in more cheese and some panko bread crumbs for crunch. I personally love it more than actual poppers. I also love it has less of the jalapeno and more of the cheese.
I was able to create this recipe from several that I have seen. So, I took bits and pieces to create what I have below. Ā I wanted my dip to be a little more on the mellow side. So I only use half a can of jalapenos. Ā If you want it hot go for a whole can. Or if you need it mild just go for green chilies only. Ā For me, this was the perfect amount of heat. Ā Just enough warmth without leaving you on fire.
Now you can serve this withĀ baguetteĀ slices, crackers, tortilla chips or even veggies. Ā My favorite would be with theĀ baguetteĀ slices. Ā However, my husband and oldest son prefer Ritz crackers. Ā No matter how you decide to serve it, it’s delish!

JalapeƱo Popper Dip
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz pkgs. of light cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 4 oz can of diced green chilies
- ½ of a 4 oz can of diced jalapeño peppers
- 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese
- 5 slices of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup shredded formaggio trio cheese or Parmesan
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese andĀ mayonnaise. Ā Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fold the green chilies, jalapeño, Monterry jack cheese,  and bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spray a 8 to 9 inch sized baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread the cream cheese mixture into the dish.
- in another bowl, combine the formaggio trio cheese and panko bread crumbs. Ā Sprinkle on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Give the bread crumbs a light spray of the non-stick cooking spray and Ā bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly toasted.
- Serve hot with baguette slices, crackers, tortilla chips, for fresh veggies.