Our baked jalapeno popper dip uses cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and spicy jalapeno peppers to create a warm and cheesy dip perfect for sharing!
Jalapeno poppers have been a mainstay in our household for years. Kim and I love them. They’re cheesy, spicy and oh, so delicious.
For today’s recipe, we decided to change one of our old dips into a jalapeno popper dip. It may sound strange, but believe it or not, it works.
Best of all, it’s super simple to make and comes together in about thirty (30) minutes. Give it try with our air fryer tortilla chips!
How to make jalapeno popper dip:
First, preheat your oven to 375°F and spray an eight by eight (8×8) inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Next, grab a large glass mixing bowl and toss in the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients.
After that, add the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapenos. Blend everything together.
For this step, we usually just stir the ingredients with a spoon or rubber spatula.
Then, transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Grab another small mixing bowl and combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle the topping over the jalapeno popper dip and place it in the oven to bake for about twenty (20) minutes.
Last, once the topping is golden brown, remove the popper dip from the oven and serve it hot.
That’s it, your jalapeno popper dip recipe is done! Kim and I hope you enjoy the dip and wish you all the best 🙂
Can I use pickled jalapenos?
Absolutely, you don’t have to use fresh jalapenos if you don’t have them on hand. I would recommend using three (3) tablespoons of diced pickled peppers in place of the fresh ones.
Please be aware that the dip may be hotter than expected when using pickled jalapenos.
How can I make homemade tortilla chips?
In our household, we make baked tortilla chips all the time. Usually, what I do is take regular corn tortillas, cut them in fourths, and bake them in the oven on 375° F.
You can toss them lightly in oil and sprinkle salt or seasonings on them for flavor. Sometimes, we use sea salt or homemade taco seasoning on our versions.
Love cream cheese dips? Then check out our French onion cream cheese dip!
Don’t forget to check out our Jalapeno Popper Dip web story!
Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip

Our baked jalapeno popper dip uses cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and spicy jalapeno peppers to create a warm and cheesy dip perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
Jalapeno Popper Dip Filling
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, (softened)
- 8 Ounces Cheddar Cheese, (shredded, two ((2)) cups by volume)
- 3 Large Jalapenos, (fresh, diced and de-seeded or jarred will work)
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Breadcrumb Topping
- 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, (melted)
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, (grated or finely shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and spray an 8x8 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese and jalapenos. Continue to mix until combined. Then transfer the mixture to an 8 x 8 - inch baking dish or small casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the dip.
- Place the baking dish in the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, fresh vegetables.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of half (1/2) a cup of the finished jalapeno popper dip. Additionally, the calories listed do NOT include the tortilla chips shown in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
0.5 CupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 394mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g
Carly
Monday 10th of April 2017
I'm making this tomorrow for taco Tuesday! It looks delicious!
Carly | www.thecarlycollective.com
John
Tuesday 11th of April 2017
Thank you, Carly! I hope you love it :)
Kristen Kavan
Thursday 6th of April 2017
i am officially starving. is there anything better then spicy and cheese?! this sounds absolutely incredible.
John
Friday 7th of April 2017
Thank you, Kristen! I agree, there's nothing better than the cheesy-spicy combination :)
Casey the College Celiac
Thursday 6th of April 2017
I'm always looking for new ways to use my cast iron skillet, and this certainly looks like a delicious option! I know my dad would devour this dip...he's a big spicy cheese fan!
John
Friday 7th of April 2017
Thank you, Casey! Cast iron skillets are super versatile, I couldn't live without ours lol! Glad you liked the post and have a great weekend :)
Rachel @ Kitchen Cents
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Guys! This looks awesome! We will be celebrating Easter with my husband's family (they are the side that loves the heat). I'm going to make this because it will be a hit. Thanks for the recipe!
John
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Thank you, Rachel! I hope they love it and thank you for making it for your family. :)