Appetizer: United States – Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip

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Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min

Ingredients

8 oz / 225 g cream cheese, softened
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar
3–4 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 / 2 cup (about 4 oz / 115 g) cooked bacon, chopped
1 tsp lime zest
1 / 2 tsp garlic powder
Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Tortilla chips or crackers for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
2. Stir in cheddar, chopped jalapeños, chopped bacon, lime zest and garlic powder; season to taste.
3. Spread mixture into a small baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly and edges are lightly golden.
5. Garnish with sliced green onions and additional crumbled bacon or lime zest. Serve immediately with chips.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 470 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 5.4 g**
Protein: 14 g**
Fat: 44.1 g**

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:04+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.

**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2179
Country
United States
Region
Southwest
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2179

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  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
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