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A ramekin of bacon jalapeno dip, surrounded by corn chips and topped with sliced jalapenos.
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Easy Bacon 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 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
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
  • β…” cup Sour cream
  • β…“ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Ground black pepper

Topping:

  • 1 cup Crushed corn chips
  • ΒΌ 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 garnish 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