Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon

If you are looking for a wonderful appetizer for the holidays, football games, or parties, then look no further. This is a delicious Jalapeno Popper Dip with bacon, melted cheese, fresh jalapenos, and a buttery cracker crumb topping. A dip that is sure to impress everyone.

Jalapeno Poppers are a huge weakness of mine, and I can’t resist them. I’ve made Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers and Cheesy Jalapenos. So I took the ingredients and flavors from the poppers and baked them into a delightful creamy dip that is irresistible. Add some tortilla chips, and you’ve got an appetizer ready for all occasions.

My children grew up eating good food and blowing out flames in the same bite. I’ve always cooked with a bit of spice, and my children just got used to it. Now, they expect most dishes to have lots of flavors and a little kick.

Jalapeno Dip is no exception. This dip has tons of flavor and a little heat. Now, if you like it HOT, leave the seeds in the peppers. Personally, I like the flavors over the heat in this dish. Plus, if you are serving it to a crowd, you might want to go easy on them.

Ingredients Needed for Jalapeno Popper Dip

Just a few simple ingredients mixed and baked for a delightful snack.
Bacon— Need I say more? I can eat my weight in bacon.
Cream Cheese–the base of this dish. I mean, if it has cream cheese in it, then it has to be good.
Jalapenos— Use fresh if you have them. If not, canned will work.
Sour Cream— Gives this dish a bit of tangy goodness.
Cheese— Gooey and melted cheese– choose your favorite or mix it up.
Ritz Crackers— Buttery crackers add a little topping to this dip.
Butter–Helps to make the crackers crispy.
Seasonings— I like to add garlic powder and pepper to give it a little more flavor.

How Do You Make Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon?

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Fry and crumble bacon. Set aside.
Place the cream cheese and sour cream into a large bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and well blended.
Add jalapenos, cheese, seasonings, and bacon. Mix well.
Transfer to a prepared casserole dish.
In a small bowl, combine Ritz cracker and butter.
Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle over the top of the dip.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 min or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

Best Tips for the Best Popper Dip

*This dip has a lot of kick and flavor but is not too hot. If you really like the heat, leave in the seeds.
*Feel free to choose your favorite cheeses for this dish.
*Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature before mixing. This will make it softer and blendable.
*Add cooked and crispy bacon for added flavor.
*I prefer to use fresh jalapenos, but canned jalapenos will also work.
*Always wear gloves when chopping fresh jalapenos. Believe me; you don’t want to get the jalapeno oil and juices on your skin. The burn is real.

What To Serve with Jalapeno Popper Dip

Ritz Crackers
Raw Vegetables
Bread Sticks
Tortilla Chips
Pretzels
Bagel Chips

Can I Use Different Cheeses for this Dip?

Yes, of course! Feel free to swap out the shredded cheeses for this dip. I like to use Mozzarella, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby, and whatever I can pull out of the fridge.

Can I Reheat Jalapeno Dip?

Yes, you can! To reheat this dip, you can simply toss it back into the oven or portion out what you would like and throw it in the microwave.

This dip is best when served right out of the oven and will certainly warm you up on a cold night. Whatever the occasion might be, I am sure Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon will be a hit. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out these dips and appetizers for your next party or get-together.

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers
Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Vidalia Onion Dip
Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese

For tips on How to Remove the Seeds from a Jalapeno, check out this video.