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Jalapeno Popper Dip

Published: Jul 21, 2022

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This easy Jalapeno Popper dip is full of flavor, naturally gluten free & the ULTIMATE comfort food. Try it with the bacon option, for extra flavor!

A ramekin of gluten free jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

Recently, I had to shoot my recipe for a ridiculous Halloween spider bread bowl (not gluten free, unfortunately :(), and I needed to decide on what dip I would make for it.

After some debate - cold vs hot, what color(s) would work best, I decided to go with what we were craving at the moment: a creamy jalapeno dip.

So, I’m finally sharing my jalapeño popper dip recipe!

This easy appetizer starts out with sauteed onions, spicy jalapenos, and fresh garlic, which is then loaded with rich cream cheese and multiple kinds of shredded cheese.

IMHO, it’s perfect party appetizer - featuring of the delicious flavors of jalapeno poppers, just in dip form!

It’s a favorite appetizer here, for so many reasons.

It takes minimal effort to make - definitely less effort than making actual jalapeño poppers!

It’s a great dip for everyone - it’s low carb, gluten free, and just an all around great dip for anyone. (Let me recommend my recipe for Keto Tortilla Chips for the low carbbers!)

Those who gluten can spoon some dip onto their plates and dip whatever they want in it.

I love it when one recipe will satisfy multiple food and diet restrictions, while still being loved by those with NO restrictions!

It makes it a great choice for potlucks, holidays, football games, even just a family movie night.

The best part? It’s highly customizable.

Make it as a spicy dip, or a more mild version. Add bacon, or don’t. Bake it with a topping, or just serve it straight out of the pot you make it in.

It’s just a great dip, all around!

A ramekin of bacon jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

Ingredients

This easy jalapeno popper dip recipe uses pretty simple ingredients, but there are a few of them. Some notes on what you’ll need:

Bacon

The bacon is really nice in this recipe, but definitely optional if you’d like a vegetarian jalapeno popper dip.

If you’re not using bacon, you’ll want to cook the onion and jalapenos in a Tablespoon or so of olive oil, vegetable oil, or butter.

Fresh Jalapenos

I prefer to use fresh jalapeños - rather than canned / pickled - in this recipe, for the best flavor.

How many jalapeno peppers you use is up to you, and you can also customize the level of heat with how you prepare the green chilies.

If you’d like just a little bit of heat, use a spoon to remove all of the jalapeno seeds and ribs from the inside of the peppers.

For a more robust spice level, leave all - or some - of the seeds / rib in.

Cheese

I use 3 kinds of cheese in this bacon jalapeno popper dip recipe, as-is: Cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.

When I’m doing a topping on it, I’ll also use some shredded Parmesan cheese.

That said, feel free to swap in your own cheese blend for the shredded cheeses. Try a white cheddar or Mexican blend cheese for all or some of the shredded cheese volume.

Mozzarella cheese can work too, if it’s for a relatively small percentage of the shredded cheese.

Onion and Garlic

I use a small onion and some fresh garlic cloves in this recipe, rather than onion powder and garlic powder.

Everything Else

You’ll also need:

Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Ground black pepper

... I just don’t really have any commentary on these items!

Topping & Garnish

There are two ways I’ll serve this cheesy dip - in a bread bowl / fondue pot, etc, and as a baked dip.

When I serve it in a bread bowl or pot, I just make this incredible dip on the stovetop, and serve it straight.

Sometimes I serve this creamy dip as a baked thing, and I’ll use a crunchy topping made from:

Crushed corn tortilla chips
Shredded Parmesan

When I garnish the jalapeno popper dip - whether as a bowl or baked version - I’ll usually use crispy bacon, sliced jalapenos, and/or sliced green onions.

A ramekin of gluten free jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

How to Make Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, this is the pictorial walk through.

If baking with topping, preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a loaf pan, casserole dish or large ramekin (4 cups) with cooking spray, set aside.

I like to rough chop my jalapeno peppers and onions, the run through a food processor before getting started.

A 5 part image showing the veggies being rough chopped, the processed in a mini food processor.

In a large pan, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.

Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

A 2 part image showing chopped raw bacon in a pan, and the cooked bacon on paper towel.

Remove all but a small amount - about 1-2 tablespoon - of bacon fat from the pan. You can just eyeball this.

Add the jalapenos and onions to the pan, cook over medium heat until veggies soften and onion is translucent.

Stir in the garlic, cook for one more minute.

A 4 part image showing the jalapenos, onions, and garlic being cooked in a pot.

Add cream cheese to the pot, stirring to melt and combine.

A 5 part image showing the cream cheese and bacon being cooked together with the jalapeno.

Once the cream cheese is smooth and well incorporated, add the sour cream, mayo, and bacon, stir well to combine.

A 5 part image showing the mayo, sour cream, and shredded cheese being added to the pot.

Stove Top Method

Add shredded cheeses to the cream cheese mixture, stir well. Continue cooking over medium heat until cheeses are fully melted, and the dip is hot and bubbling.

Transfer to serving dish of choice, and garlic with bacon, sliced jalapenos, and/or green onions, if desired.

Serve immediately, with corn chips and veggies.

Oven Method

Add shredded cheeses to the pot, stir well, and transfer dip mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Mix together the crushed corn chips and Parmesan, scatter evenly on top of the dip.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and dip is bubbly.

If desired, garnish with bacon, sliced jalapenos, and/or green onions.

Serve immediately, with a large bowl of corn chips, gluten free pita chips, and veggies. (Also great as a dip for my Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels!)

Leftovers

Leftover dip can be cooled to room temperature before being transferred to an airtight container - or covered in plastic wrap. Will keep in the fridge for several days.

I usually reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little milk to thin it out.

A ramekin of bacon jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

More Gluten-Free Snacks and Delicious Appetizer Recipes!

Looking for even more fantastic gluten-free party food that *everyone* will love?

Whether you’re looking for the perfect appetizer for game day, game nights, or even baby showers ... I’ve got some great recipes for you !

Ahi Tuna Nachos
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Gluten Free Doughnut Holes Recipe
Gluten-Free Fried Brie
Gluten Free Gougeres
Gluten-Free Pizza Bites
Gluten Free Samosa Recipe
Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels
Gluten Free Sauerkraut Buns [Piroshki]
Gluten-Free Tempura
Loaded Mini Baked Potatoes

A ramekin of gluten free jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

This Jalapeno Popper dip is easy to make, naturally gluten free & the ULTIMATE comfort food. Try it with the bacon option, for extra flavor!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 servings - 4 cups of diip
Calories: 341kcal

Equipment

  • Mini food processor

Ingredients

  • 8 Strips Bacon chopped
  • 4-6 Jalapenos seeded and chopped
  • 1 Small onion finely chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves pressed or minced
  • 16 oz Cream cheese softened
  • ⅔ cup Sour cream
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Ground black pepper

Topping:

  • 1 cup Crushed corn chips
  • ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan
  • Garnishes: More bacon, sliced jalapenos, sliced green onions

Instructions

  • If baking with topping, preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a loaf pan or large ramekin (4 cups) with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large pan, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
  • Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Remove all but about 1-2 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan. You can just eyeball this.
  • Add the jalapenos and onions to the pan, cook over medium heat until veggies soften and onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic, cook for one more minute. Add cream cheese to the pot, stirring to melt and combine.
  • Once the cream cheese is smooth and well incorporated, add the sour cream, mayo, and bacon, stir well to combine.

Stove top method:

  • Add shredded cheeses, stir well. Continue cooking over medium heat until cheeses are fully melted, and the dip is hot and bubbling.
  • Transfer to serving dish of choice, and garlic with bacon, sliced jalapenos, and/or green onions, if desired.
  • Serve immediately, with corn chips and veggies.

Oven method:

  • Add shredded cheeses to the pot, stir well, and transfer dip to the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix together the crushed corn chips and Parmesan, scatter evenly over the dip.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until topping is golden and dip is bubbly.
  • If desired, garnish with bacon, sliced jalapenos, and/or green onions.
  • Serve immediately, with corn chips and veggies.

Notes

Nutritional information is for stove top method - no topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 0.3mg

A ramekin of bacon jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

A ramekin of bacon jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.

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