This dip brings the heat and the heart of the classic appetizer to your table, no frying needed. I remember whipping this up for a game day once, and it was gone before halftime. With melty cheese, smoky bacon, and a kick from jalapeños, it’s everything you love in a popper—just spoonable and shareable.
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 medium jalapeños, seeded and diced (or 1 4-oz can of diced jalapeños)
4 oz canned green chiles
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, divided
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
Baguette slices or crackers, for serving
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, onion powder, garlic powder, half the cheddar, and half the bacon.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar and bacon.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Serve warm with crackers or toasted bread slices.
Cheesy, spicy, and bacon-kissed—this dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Find it online: https://minikitchenmagic.com/jalapeno-popper-dip/