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!
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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!
- 🗒️Shopping List
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
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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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
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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.
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.
Step 4: Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
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.
Try these other Appetizer Recipes for your next celebration!
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese; softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups Colby Jack Cheese; shredded
- ¼ cup jalapeno; minced and seeds removed
- 6 pieces of bacon; cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions; sliced
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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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2012 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Joey M says
Absolutely delicious
Lois says
Thank you for the great comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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!
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