This Jalapeño Popper Dip is truly a crowd pleasing appetizer. Set it out and watch it disappear.
Of all the foods we served and ate at our house this past holiday season I would have to say this jalapeño popper dip was hands down the most popular. My friend Ali brought it to our ugly sweater party and our guests were like vultures with it. The popper dip was the first thing to disappear and everyone was begging for the recipe.
Ali found her recipe inspiration here and she gave me permission to share it with you. Trust me you’ll be so glad to have this recipe. For such a crowd pleasing appetizer it could not be simpler to make. It can be whipped together last minute and will make you the hero of any gathering.
It goes well with all kinds of dippers too. I photographed it here with tortilla chips to get across the idea that it is a spicy dip with a Mexican flair. But sliced baguette or buttery crackers will also work well to help deliver the cheesy jalapeño goodness to your mouth.
I would much prefer to make this dip instead of trying to make and fry individual jalapeño poppers. If I’m in a restaurant I’ll order some poppers but at home this dip totally hits the spot. As always be sure to PIN this recipe because you don’t want to forget about this Jalapeño Popper Dip!
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (4 oz) diced fire roasted green chiles drained
- 3 oz diced jalapeno peppers drained (these come in a 4 oz can too - if you like a lot of heat go ahead and use the full can)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a shallow baking dish (about 4 cup capacity).
- Using a hand or stand mixer, whip together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and lime juice until smooth.
- Fold in the drained green chiles and jalapeño peppers.
- Spread the dip evenly into the prepared baking dish and evenly top the dip with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until dip is bubbling and top is a light golden brown. Serve immediately.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
I have never made a dip like this but my kids love all things spicy. I am so making this for our super bowl party! It will be a huge hit I’m sure!
foodtasticmom says
So glad to hear you’ll be trying it!
Kaitie says
This is a great dip! Perfect for football coming up this weekend as well!!
foodtasticmom says
YES! I hope you try it this weekend 🙂
Hannah says
This jalapeno dip gives life!!! It’s amazing! Love the crunchy top! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
foodtasticmom says
Thanks so much Hannah!
kushi says
Drooling! Love every single ingredient in the recipe. Can’t wait to give this a try!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much!
Diana says
I’m going to try and make this next time my friends come over, I’m sure that they’re gonna love it!
foodtasticmom says
I really think they will. Let me know what you all think!
2pots2cook says
Perfect timing ! There is my gang coming to town this weekend so this is a perfect mach to beers !Thank you so much !
foodtasticmom says
Awesome! I hope you enjoyed it
Adam says
Thoughts on making this in the slow cooker?
foodtasticmom says
I have not tried it, but it should work. I’d make it as directed, spread it into a slow cooker and heat on low power for an hour or two before serving. I really like my pizza dip that is made in a slow cooker (https://www.foodtasticmom.com/pizza-dip/). I would imagine this dip would work just as well if heated in the same way. Let us know if you try it!