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    Home » Dips, Spreads & Aioli

    Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip

    Published on January 2, 2020 - Updated on May 5, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip
    This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip is the perfect appetizer for game day. Easy to make and will serve many guests. If they can handle the heat!
     
    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    What better for Game Day than a Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip? Served with your favorite buttery crackers, chips or even a baguette, it doesn't get much better than that.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    I will warn you now that this dip is hot. And I mean hot. As usual, you can control the heat but removing some of the jalapeño seeds but I like my Jalapeño Dip full throttle. Make sure you adjust the heat accordingly for you and your guests.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    Personally I like to use my Ninja (food processor) to combine the cheese mixture but you can use your electric hand mixer or even mix by hand. When I am making a bunch of different recipes at once I try to make it as easy as possible.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    I really like how Panko crisps up during the baking process but you can also substitute for breadcrumbs if you have some on hand and don't feel like making a trip to the local grocery store. Experiment and make this your own!

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    If you still need a little inspiration, make sure you check out all my other awesome Appetizer Recipes. My Copycat Applebee's Queso Blanco and my BBQ Bacon Cheese Ball make great appetizers to serve on Game Day. Or any other day for that matter!

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    🔪 Equipment Needed

    You will need a food processor to make this Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip.

    fresh jalapeños
    Fresh Jalapeños

    🌡️ How Hot Are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    For more great recipes with Cream Cheese and Jalapeños, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Bread
      Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Bread
    • Spicy Chicken Chili
      Spicy Chicken Chili
    • Bacon Jalapeno Mac & Cheese
      Bacon Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Mexican Cheese Blend, Parmesan Cheese, Green Chilies, Jalapeños, Panko Bread Crumbs, Unsalted Butter, Salt & Pepper and Dried Parsley.

    🥣 How to Make Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip

    Preheat oven to 375°F.
    Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    In a food processor, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Mexican blend cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, green chilies and jalapeños. Salt & Pepper to taste.
    Pour the dip filling into your casserole dish.
    In a mixing bowl, mix together Panko bread crumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, melted butter and dried parsley.
    Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over dip filling.
    Bake for 20 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and the dip should be gently bubbling around the edges.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip

    This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip is the perfect appetizer for game day. Easy to make and will serve many guests. If they can handle the heat!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 457 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Baking Dish

    Ingredients
     

    • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
    • 1 Cup Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
    • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
    • 4 oz Green Chilies
    • 4 oz Fresh Jalapeño, chopped
    • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
    • ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste
    • Dried Parsley Flakes, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a food processor, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Mexican blend cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, green chilies and jalapeños. Salt & Pepper to taste.
    • Pour the dip filling into your casserole dish.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix together Panko bread crumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, melted butter and dried parsley.
    • Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over dip filling.
    • Bake for 20 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and the dip should be gently bubbling around the edges.

    Notes

    → I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1040IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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