Jalapeño Popper Dip

Name: Jalapeño Popper Dip (Baked Bacon & Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1 packet ranch seasoning mix; 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced; 1 can fire-roasted diced jalapeños; 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping

Jalapeño Popper Dip is a creamy, cheesy baked appetizer loaded with crispy bacon, fresh and fire-roasted jalapeños, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella. It's a crowd-pleasing party staple that's ready to serve straight from the oven.

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Total

50 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
1 can fire-roasted diced jalapeños
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, diced fresh jalapeños, canned fire-roasted jalapeños, cooked and crumbled bacon, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
3
Mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
4
Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish.
5
Top the dip with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
7
Let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Seed jalapeños thoroughly and pat them dry to minimize excess moisture that can make the dip watery during baking.
Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it fine so it distributes evenly throughout the dip and stays crunchy.
Mix the ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth before folding in jalapeños and cheese to ensure even seasoning.
Bake uncovered until the top is golden and bubbling at the edges—about 20–25 minutes at 350°F—for best texture and cheese melt.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt (use less as it's thicker; consistency will be firmer)
Cheddar cheese → Pepper Jack (adds extra heat and spice)
Ranch seasoning mix → 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp onion powder + 1/2 tsp dried dill (for homemade seasoning)
Bacon → crispy prosciutto or pancetta (similar salty, savory element)