Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip (Easy Game Day Dip)
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.
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 tablespoon for topping)
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar reserve 6 tablespoon 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 tablespoon cheddar, 2 tablespoon bacon, and 2 tablespoon 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
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 9x13-inch baking dish.
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