Jalapeno Popper Dip. With only a handful of ingredients you get a delicious hot cream cheese appetizer ready for parties!
I’m a big fan of both spicy foods and cream cheese dips, so it’s no surprise I’ve combined the two!
This could really be a cheese ball as well if you didn’t want to bake it. But we all know jalapeno poppers are best when baked.
And it couldn’t be simpler! Mix only 5 ingredients plus add a couple tablespoons of bread crumb for a topping and you have yourself a shareable appetizer.
Or maybe Tuesday night dinner, no judgment here.
And since we know there are some cilantro haters out there, you can use parsley instead!
But adding fresh herbs either way is important.
I always like to add a couple minutes under the broiler at the end of baking to get a nice browned topping from the bread crumbs.
But as always, if you choose to broil be sure to watch it! It can turn from “not done yet” to “my smoke detector is going off” real quick.
That browning effect will work even better if you mix the bread crumbs with a tad bit of butter, but that felt like too much for me.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dip. With only a handful of ingredients you get a delicious hot cream cheese appetizer ready for parties!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, (1/2 cup - 3/4 cup chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (or parsley)
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, (I used panko), use gluten-free if necessary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeno and green onion. Spread in 8x8 baking dish or 10 inch cast iron pan and top with fresh cilantro and bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and gooey. Option to turn on broiler for last couple minutes to brown the bread crumbs (but keep an eye on it!)
- Serve hot with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Option to stir-fry the chopped jalapeno first for a little added heat!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 332Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 387mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
The cast iron pan used and panko bread crumbs can be found in the Trial and Eater amazon store!
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