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Creamy Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip with Crispy Bacon

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Make this creamy, cheesy, and spicy jalapeño popper dip for your next gathering. It is easy to prepare and features a crispy bacon topping.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or small oven-safe dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, drained jalapeños, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the dip.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the top.
  7. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the bacon topping in a small slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour. Stir halfway through. Top with bacon before serving.
  • You can use fresh, seeded, and minced jalapeños instead of pickled ones for more heat. Adjust quantity to your preference.
  • Prepare the dip mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.

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