Jalapeno Popper Dip
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Jalapeno popper dip made with jalapenos, cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce is an easy to make delicious dip recipe!
This jalapeno popper dip recipe tastes just like your favorite bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers but with none of the work! Serve them at your next party alongside other favorites like cowboy caviar, toasted ravioli, and dill pickle dip.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dip
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Cheesy, creamy, and full of bold flavor.
📌 Always a hit at parties.
📌 Easy to adjust to personal tastes and heat levels.
Ingredients
- Jalapenos – Fresh jalapenos, de-seeded and minced.
- Bacon – Cooked and crumbled.
- Cream cheese – Full fat cream cheese.
- Cheddar cheese – Shredded.
- BBQ sauce – Your favorite brand or make your own barbecue sauce.
Step-by-step directions
⭐ First, in a large bowl, mix together minced jalapeno, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce.
⭐ Next, spread mixture into a casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
⭐ Then, bake uncovered until mixture is heated through and bubbling and cheese is melted.
⭐ Finally, serve hot with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Crockpot cheesy jalapeno popper dip
If you want to make this dip in the slow cooker, you’ll just need to add all the ingredients to your slow cooker after they’ve been mixed together. Spread it evenly, then top with extra cheese. Cover and turn on low for about 60 minutes.
Can you make cheesy jalapeno popper dip ahead of time?
Absolutely! Make this a day or two in advance and then pop it in the oven right before you’re ready to serve. You can even prep it and freeze it.
What type of cheese for jalapeno popper dip?
We use cheddar cheese in this recipe, but we’ve also made with with a Fiesta blend (mix of monterey jack, cheddar, and asadero cheeses).
Storage and leftovers
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days, or in the freezer for up to a month. Store in an airtight container for best results.
Can you freeze jalapeno popper dip?
Yes, it can be frozen either before or after baking. To freeze before baking, follow the instructions up to the point of when you would put it in the oven. Cover with an airtight lid, or wrap tightly in two layers of foil. You can freeze for 1 – 2 months before quality will begin to deteriorate.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake per recipe directions.
Can you bake it from frozen?
To bake the dip recipe from frozen, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and dip is heated through.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
🍝 Toss it with a half pound of cooked pasta for a full meal.
🍗 Stir in a pound of shredded chicken for spicy chicken popper dip.
🍞 Top with buttered breadcrumbs for a crunchy finish.
What to eat with jalapeno popper dip (serving suggestions)
Serve this with our homemade cracker recipe and other party favorites like roasted tomato salsa, sausage balls, and bacon wrapped chicken bites.
More yummy recipes with jalapenos
- Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers
- Jalapeno popper crescents
- Jalapeno spinach dip
- Mango salsa
- Homemade pico de gallo
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe
- Bottle Caps (Fried Jalapenos)
Other dips you’ll love
- Pepperoni pizza dip
- Creamy ranch chicken dip
- Chili cheese dip recipe
- Spinach artichoke dip
- See all our dip recipes!
Tools we love
- 2 quart baking dish – I love this dish because it can go directly from freezer to oven.
- Electric mixer – Love this guy, total workhorse.
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How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 jalapenos de-seeded and minced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- ¾ cup cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided into 1 cup and ½ cup
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together minced jalapeno, bacon, cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce.
- Spread mixture into a casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 425°F for 20 - 25 minutes, or until mixture is heated through and bubbling and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
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this is the best recipe that I have made in a while! this has all the flavor of jalapeno poppers in a dip form
This dip was a huge hit at my house!! Everyone really loved it!
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!