This Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip is creamy, smoky, and packed with bold flavours. Made with crispy bacon, three types of cheese, jalapenos, black beans, corn, and just the right amount of spice, it is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Serve it warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, pretzels, or crackers for the ultimate game day dip or party appetizer.
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This Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip is just one star in our Game Day Spread and trust us—it is a crowd favourite! We also served up an Easy Sheet Pan Pizza with Pepperoni, Crispy and Sticky Chicken Wings, plus hummus and fresh veggies for a little balance. Whether you are here for the game or just the snacks, this lineup guarantees a winning bite every time!🏈🔥
Watch how this best game day dip was made in our Game Day Feast
Why We Love This Game Day Dip
- Jalapeño Poppers, But Better! – Your favorite appetizer just got an upgrade! This dip transforms the irresistible flavours of classic jalapeño poppers into a warm, cheesy, and scoopable delight with minimal effort!
- Bold, Smoky Flavour – The combination of crispy bacon, smoked cheese, and jalapeños gives this dip an irresistible depth of flavour.
- Creamy & Cheesy Perfection – A blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and melted cheddar creates a rich texture that is perfect for dipping.
- Easy to Make & Serve – With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dip comes together quickly and bakes to bubbly, golden perfection.
- Versatile & Crowd-Pleasing Dip – Whether it is game day, a holiday gathering, or a casual get-together, this party dip is always a hit.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Prep the dip in advance and pop it in the oven just before serving—perfect for stress-free entertaining!
Ingredients
- Bacon
- Cream cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Jalapeño peppers
- Corn
- Black beans
- Garlic cloves
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Cheddar
- Smoked Gouda or Monterey Jack
See the recipe card below for the full recipe.
Instructions
Prepare the Bacon
Preheat the oven to 375°F
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lay out the bacon strips. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
Transfer to paper towels to blot excess grease. Once cooled, chop into small pieces, reserving 4 tablespoons for topping.
Mix the Dip
In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth using an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer).
Stir in the jalapeños, bacon, corn, black beans, garlic, salt, and pepper into the cream cheese mixture.
Fold in the cheddar and smoked Gouda until well combined.
Assemble & Bake
Divide the mixture between two 6.5” x 5.5” Au Gratin dishes (or one oven proof 8-inch skillet for a single-dish presentation).
Sprinkle each with 3 tbsp cheddar, 2 tbsp bacon, and 2 tbsp jalapeños.
Place on a sheet pan (to catch any drips) and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
Serve
Serve this easy jalapeno popper dip warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, toasted baguette slices, fresh vegetables, pretzels, or your favorite crackers.
Tips for the Best Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Adjust the Spice – Keep or remove jalapeño seeds based on your guests heat level and your personal preference. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne. If you do not like spice you can substitute with green bell peppers instead.
- Make It Ahead – Assemble the dip up to a day in advance, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- More Spice – Swap smoked Gouda for pepper jack for an extra kick.
- Double the Batch – This recipe scales easily for larger gatherings—just use a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Equipment Used
This Jalapeno Popper Dip recipe was baked in our Hestan Provisions Stainless-Steel Mini Oval Au Gratin Set of Two 6.5″ x 5.5″ and mixed in our Hestan Provisions 7-Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl. Proud Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.
Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip (Easy Game Day Dip)
Ingredients
- 1 13-oz package bacon, 6–10 pieces depending on thickness (375 g)
- 1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened (226 g)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed if desired, finely chopped (reserve 4 tbsp for topping)
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar reserve 6 tbsp for topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda or Monterey Jack
Instructions
Prepare the Bacon
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lay out the bacon strips. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to blot excess grease. Once cooled, chop into small pieces, reserving 4 tablespoons for topping.
Mix the Dip
- In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth using an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer).
- Stir in the jalapeños, bacon, corn, black beans, garlic, salt, and pepper into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in the cheddar and smoked Gouda until well combined.
Assemble & Bake
- Divide the mixture between two 6.5” x 5.5” Au Gratin dishes (or one oven proof 8-inch skillet for a single-dish presentation).
- Sprinkle each with 3 tbsp cheddar, 2 tbsp bacon, and 2 tbsp jalapeños.
- Place on a sheet pan (to catch any drips) and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
Serve
- Serve this easy jalapeno popper dip warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, toasted baguette slices, fresh vegetables, pretzels, or your favorite crackers.
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Notes
- Adjust the Spice – Keep or remove jalapeño seeds based on your guests heat level and your personal preference. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne. If you do not like spice you can substitute with green bell peppers instead.
- Make It Ahead – Assemble the dip up to a day in advance, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- More Spice – Swap smoked Gouda for pepper jack for an extra kick.
- Double the Batch – This recipe scales easily for larger gatherings—just use a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Great dip for entertaining a crowd!
Thanks Shanley,
We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Have a great ❄️ day!
Elaine & James