Caramelized Onion Jalapeño Popper Dip
This Caramelized Onion Jalapeño Popper Dip combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions with a fresh jalapeño kick, baked until bubbly and served hot with chips or dippers.
This Caramelized Onion Jalapeño Popper Dip combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions with a fresh jalapeño kick, baked until bubbly and served hot with chips or dippers.
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
Dice the sweet onion. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook the onion until soft and golden brown to caramelize.
In a large baking dish, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, chopped bacon, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch powder, pickled jalapeños, and diced fresh jalapeños.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cubed processed cheese to the dish.
Add the caramelized onions to the dish and mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Top the dip generously with extra shredded cheddar, chopped bacon, and sliced fresh jalapeños.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
For a bubbly, golden-brown top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Serve hot with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes until warmed through.
large baking dish · skillet
Yes. Prepare the dip in the baking dish up to step 6, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 2–3 extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Use an additional ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar or substitute with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra heat.
Watch the dip continuously during the 1–2 minute broil step and remove immediately when the top is golden brown. Keep the broiler rack 4–6 inches from the heating element.
Yes, use 3 fresh jalapeños diced instead of the combination of pickled and fresh for a milder, less tangy flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes or in a microwave until warmed through.
