This Jalapeño Popper Dip because it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. It's cheesy, spicy, and perfect for any get-together or football party you're hosting.
The Easy Appetizer is baked in cast iron skillet until the cheese is melted and warm which makes it easy for dipping and sharing!
You can serve this right in the cast iron pan it's baked in or try my semi-homemade bread bowls!
Recipe at Glance
Prep: 10 min | Cook/Bake: 20 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: A creamy, cheesy dip loaded with cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and crispy breadcrumb topping for the ultimate party appetizer.
Why you’ll love it: It’s warm, spicy, and gooey—perfect for game day, holidays, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing snack.
How to make it: Mix the creamy base with jalapeños and cheese, spread into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden and bubbly.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at Glance
- Tried, Loved, and Rated 5 Stars!
- Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Prep Ahead Tips
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips for Dips
- Try these other Appetizer Recipes for your next celebration!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Tried, Loved, and Rated 5 Stars!
Made this today, was a hit everyone loved it!
~ Regina
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Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip
- When cooking with a cast iron skillet, it's important that you use wooden or silicone type utensils. If you use a metal spoon, it will scrap and damage the cast iron skillet.
- Make sure the cream cheese is soft so it blends with the other ingredients.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the skillet.
- Be careful not to overfill the skillet so nothing overflows while baking.
- Keep an eye on the dip while it cooks so it doesn't burn.
- Be careful when handling the skillet. It will be very hot when you remove it from the oven. I like to use these silicone handles and grips from Amazon.
Baking it in a cast iron skillet keeps it hot and bubbly but don't worry if you don't have a cast iron skillet? Any baking dish works!
Looking for more jalapeno recipes? Try my Jalapeno Bacon Garlic Bread, Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers or my Jiffy Box Corn Muffins with Jalapeno and Cheese.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- You can substitute the fresh jalapenos with pickled or canned chopped jalapenos. Make sure you drain any excess liquid before adding them to the dip.
- Another substitution would be to use canned green chilies instead of the jalapenos.
- f you have pickled jalapenos in your pantry, you can use them instead of fresh ones. Just be sure to drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the dip.
- Swap out the Colby Jack cheese for cheddar cheese or a mixture of both!
- Check out this recipe for Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1:Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese,sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well to combine.
Step 2:Then add the shredded cheese, jalapenos, crumbled bacon and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Spread the mixture into the prepared skillet or baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 4: Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
Prep Ahead Tips
- If you wanted to prepare this dip ahead of time, you can combine all the ingredients together the day before.
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before you're ready to bake it.
- The next day, grease the cast iron skillet and bake according to the directions listed above.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños if you prefer a milder dip, or leave some in for an extra spicy kick.
❌ DO NOT skip checking the dip while broiling—it can burn quickly.
Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips for Dips
Refrigerator: If you have any leftover jalapeno popper dip, you need to store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Make sure you remove it from the cast iron skillet! Leftover dip will be fresh for 3-5 days.
Freezer: You can freeze any leftovers as well. Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Thawing and Reheating: When you're ready to eat it, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in the oven or microwave until it's warmed through.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Greast an 8-inch cast iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well to combine.
- Add the shredded cheese, chopped jalapenio, crumbled bacon and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Spread the cheese mixture into the prepared skillet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with chips or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
Notes
- Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños for a milder dip, or leave some in for extra spice.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking to achieve a golden, bubbly topping.
- Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Avoid over mixing the cream cheese mixture to keep the dip creamy and fluffy.
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Regina says
Made this today,was a hit every one loved it
Lois says
I’m so glad to hear it was a hit! Thank you for trying the recipe and for taking the time to leave a 5-star rating—it means so much!
Beverly says
Wow, this looks so yummy. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2023/07/it-is-all-about-dips-on-thursday.html
Hugs,
Bev
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Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal says
Oh my, this sounds delicious Lois! I would be jumping for joy to try this recipe, and I know my husband would love it too. Can't wait to give this one a try! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Whimsy Home Wednesday!
Estelle Forrest says
This is a great recipe! I love that you made it right in the cast iron skillet. Thank you for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
Lois says
Thank you for the great comment!
Miz Helen says
Hi Lois,
Your Super Bowl Party looks awesome! We would just love those Poppers, I think I'm coming to your party. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm says
I have saved this dip recipe to make one day soon, as I have many of your wonderful recipes! I saw it the other day and did not have time to comment to tell you how wonderful it looked. Hubby had already requested his rotel with sausage dip for SBS, but this sounds and looks delish!
Sue says
Here it is Saturday night at 11:00, and i am hungry, wanting something to snack on and I visit here and see all these goodies. I think I will just get off the computer and quietly slip by the refrigerator, making sure I don't stop, and go to bed,~smile~
Enjoy your weekend, and the Super Bowl, I don't have a favorite as my team didn't get to go.
Hugs,
Sue
Maureen says
Lois,
This dip looks wonderful! I must try it sometime. Yesterday you posted about the quiche. Quiches are great for company because they elegant looking, impressive yet not expensive and very easy! How much do you like spinach? I have an extremely easy spinach soup recipe that got my spinach hating husband to eat it. His mother was shocked. Score one for the daughter-in-law! Let me know if your want it - I like to share.
Maureen
Jennifer says
Love your recipes! keep them coming!
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Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh that dip sounds awesome!! We are Giants fans!!
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
Oh, this dip looks so yummy. I'm copying this recipe right now because I already have most of the ingredients. I'm putting up a post tomorrow about a dip that I'm making for Sunday, too.
Blondee says
That sounds incredible. I love peppers and heat!! Mmmm!
Vanessa says
Go Patriots! 🙂
Marti says
Dip sounds good, we like all things Mexican.
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
That dip looks great, creamy with some heat! Have to say, those enchiladas look amazing, too!
Have a great weekend.
Maple Lane says
I've had a similar dip and I do love it. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Have an enjoyable weekend.
Stealthy Mom says
You had me at "Jalapeno." Looks great!
April says
I think I'm going to have to whip up that dip for my hubby to munch on during the game...I might even have to help him eat some! 😉
Sharon says
That sure does sound so good and i will have to try it.
we are planning on going to our son's to watch it on his big TV.
Since my cowboys did not get in I guess I would like to see the giants win.
Have a SUPER weekend.
Hugs
My Journey With Candida says
That dip sounds great for the game... but I won't be home to make it... So I think I am going to make this for my Hubs and his poker buddies one night they are having a game.
Paula says
Okay, I will definitely be trying this! It'll be perfect for the game. I was pulling for the Saints so I really don't care who wins, but the Patriots have an awfully cute quaterback... just sayin'. *hehe*
Debbie says
Good morning! YUM...that sounds sooo good. But then just about any kind of dip is something I just love. We will be watching the game at my sons house after church so who knows what she might whip up, haha. My husband played football at Nebraska and is therefore a HUGE football fan, and all of my boys (especially James) enjoy the game. but by far our biggest fan of the game is my daughter Melody. How funny huh? She knows all the teams, who plays for who, who coaches who etc. And for the last 9 years her favorite team is the Patriots. Oh and Tom Brady of course. Sooo needless to say I am rooting for them for her. She never has totally recovered from the loss they suffered the last time the Pats made the super bowl, haha. Sooo hopefully there will be different results this time. Hope you have a wonderful week-end Lois! HUGS