This Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe combines fresh jalapenos with a cream cheese filling and is topped with buttery Ritz crackers and bacon bits. It's a perfect dip for any occasion and a huge hit on game days, especially!
Chips, crackers and/or a sliced baguette for dipping
Instructions
Using gloves, cut the jalapeños in half. Remove the stem, seeds, and membranes, and chop.
Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8 X 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped jalapeños, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, ⅔ of the bacon bits, shallot, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
In a small microwavable safe bowl, melt the butter. Crush the Ritz crackers with your hands and add them to the bowl along with the remaining cheese, bacon bits, and parsley. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish.