Super Bowl Jalapeno Popper Dip (Printable)
A creamy, cheesy, and spicy baked dip with jalapeños and melted cheese topping perfect for snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Cheese
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Vegetables
06 - 4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
07 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Topping
13 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
14 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
15 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended and smooth.
03 - Fold in the diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium oven-safe baking dish (about 1 quart capacity), smoothing the top.
05 - In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
06 - Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the dip.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
08 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra jalapeño slices and green onions if desired.
09 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything you love about jalapeño poppers without the tedious stuffing work
- The crispy Parmesan panko topping creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
02 -
- Cold cream cheese will create tiny lumps that never disappear no matter how long you mix it
- The dip continues to thicken as it cools slightly so those 5 minutes of resting time actually matter
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags for the smoothest melting texture
- Room temperature ingredients blend together so much more easily than cold ones