Whip up this easy Jalapeño Popper Dip in just a few minutes! This gameday dip is made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh jalapenos, and cheddar cheese, then topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. It’s the perfect tailgate and game-day snack recipe.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
This amazingly easy-to-make Jalapeño Popper Dip is perfect for the holidays. I don’t know about you but when it comes to the Holidays, all this mom of 4 wants to do is soak in all those beautiful moments.
Getting stuck in the kitchen preparing food for an army can get overwhelming at this time of the year. Trying to get all the dishes out on time and then coordinating who sits where.
Skillet Jalapeno Popper Dip
I found that giving out appetizers before the big meal helped keep my family from turning into hangry monsters. As I said before I want to spend more time with my family and as little time as possible in the kitchen.
Today I am sharing one of my crowd-pleasing appetizers that you can prep ahead and cook when you’re ready.
This Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe is also great in the slow cooker which means it is perfect for big crowds and stays ooey-gooey warm until it’s gone. To make this recipe in the crockpot follow the recipe provided below and cook on High for 2-3 hours.
Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip
Delicious recipes need quality ingredients, that’s why when it comes to choosing the perfect cheese that goes in my dip. I turn to products with the Real California Milk seal. Whenever I see this seal I know I’m getting a quality product and a cheese that my family can love and depend on time and time again.
California dairy means real food from real people, and Real California specialty and Hispanic-style cheeses bring something special to the holiday table.
The Best Jalapeno Popper Dip
It’s time to make Holiday Entertaining easy this year, serve up this delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip at your next Holiday Party. Cheese lovers and spicy food fanatics will go crazy over this. Did I mention this dish is kid-friendly?
My kids lick their plates clean whenever we serve this at our holiday get-togethers. Honestly, this is personally one of my favorite recipes because I am absolutely in love with cheese.
I hope this recipe helps make your Holiday Entertaining this year a bit easier. What is your favorite cheesy recipe to make? Which of their cheese products is your favorite to use, that have the Real California Milk seal?
Jalapeno Popper Dip Ingredients
- Cream Cheese, Room Temp
- Jalapeños
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Queso Fresco Cheese
A quick and easy dip recipe that features fresh-cut jalapenos, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and queso fresco cheese. Baked in a large cast-iron skillet, this easy crowd-pleasing dip recipe is perfect for all ages. Try it with crackers, toasted bread, pretzels, or chips!
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip
To start we will need to preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. Prep your cast iron skillet by giving it a quick spray of vegetable oil. Remove seeds and dice up the Jalapeños, then set them aside for later.
In a large mixing bowl blend the cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and mayo until well blended. Then add the cheddar cheese and Diced Queso Fresco Cheese until well blended with a spatula. In a large cast-iron skillet dump the mixture into the skillet and spread to make an even layer.
Crunchy Jalapeno Popper Dip Topping
- Crackers
- Grated Parmesan
- Melted Butter
- Jalapeños
For the topping mix together well in a small mixing bowl the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. Spread an even layer over top of the jalapeno popper dip in the cast iron skillet.
Cook in the oven at 350 degrees as directed on the recipe card, or when the top starts to brown. Once the topping starts to brown remove it from the oven. Serve the dip immediately with your choice of dipping buddies. Enjoy!
Dip Recipe Ideas
Looking for more dip recipe ideas? Try some of the most popular dip recipes on my blog, like my quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s you can make in an Instant Pot + Slow Cooker. It’s a one-pot dip recipe that’s perfect for game day snacks, parties and easily feeds a crowd.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Ingredients
Dip
- 8 oz Real California Milk Cream Cheese, Room Temp
- 5 Diced Jalapeño, Remove Seeds (keep seed if you prefer a spicer flavor)
- 3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 block Diced Real California Queso Fresco Cheese
Topping
- 1 Cup Crackers
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 Cup Cut Jalapeños for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degree and prep your cast iron skillet with a quick spray of vegetable oil.
- Remove seeds and dice up the 5 Jalapeños. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl blend the Real California cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and mayo until well blended.
- Then add the cheddar cheese and Diced Real California Queso Fresco Cheese until well blended with a spatula.
- In a large cast-iron skillet dump the mixture into the skillet and spread to make an even layer.
- For the topping mix together well in a small mixing bowl the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. Spread an even layer in the cast iron skillet.
- Cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Remove out of the oven when the topping turns a golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping buddies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 533mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g
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