A classic appetizer but in dip form, this Jalapeño Popper Dip is creamy, spicy, and has a bit of crunch thanks to a parmesan panko topping. This is an appetizer dip you’re going to look for any excuse to make.

I had this Jalapeño Popper Dip on my blog years ago and for some reason or another, it got lost or accidentally deleted. My sister-in-law asked me for the recipe recently and that reminded me to make it, and share it with you again. (You’re welcome in advance because this recipe is DELISH!)

I’ve made a lot of delicious appetizers here on Inspired by Charm. They are one of my favorite things to make and eat. Yours too? You can find a full spread of my favorite delicious dip recipes HERE.

jalapeño Popper Dip in dish with hand scooping dip.

What’s great about this Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe is that it takes all the things you love about jalapeño poppers and transforms them into a dip form. It’s super creamy, there’s heat and bite from the jalapeños, and the topping gives that classic deep-fried crunch (without the deep frying of course which is even better). Plus, you can make this VERY quickly!

So, if you’re looking for a new appetizer dip recipe that you want to be sure will be a hit, I highly recommend you give this recipe a try!

Oh! I always get asked about this pie dish. You can find it HERE. It’s one of my kitchen essentials. I use it for everything from pies to dips. It’s a must-have in my book.

How to Make

For your convenience, I’ve provided a detailed ingredients list and instructions in the printable recipe card below.

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray an oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl add the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth.
Stir in the green chilies, jalapeño peppers, Mexican-style cheese blend, and mozzarella cheese.
Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Mix together the panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and the topping is lightly browned.
Serve with Fritos Scoops and/or Ritz crackers.

And that’s it!

Can you believe it’s that simple to put together? Since the only thing you need to chop is the fresh jalapeño, this recipe seems effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few questions you may have if you’re thinking about preparing this Jalapeño Popper Dip.

Can I prepare this recipe in advance?

Yes, but I would wait to add the topping until you’re ready for the baking step in order to keep the topping from getting soggy.

Can I make this spicier / less spicy?

Yes. I used a mix of both canned and fresh jalapeños in this recipe. If you want more heat, include the seeds and white ribs from the fresh jalapeño pepper. If you want less heat, eliminate (or only use half) of the fresh jalapeño pepper, and be sure to remove any seeds and the white parts of the interior of the jalapeño.

Can I freeze this recipe?

I generally don’t like to freeze things with cream cheese. Since this is really easy and quick to mix up, I would avoid freezing.

And that’s a wrap on another fabulous appetizer recipe here on Inspired by Charm. I hope you’ll give this Jalapeño Popper Dip a go. My guess is that it will quickly become your new party go-to!

Enjoy!

jalapeño Popper Dip in dish and on plate.

More Appetizer Dips You May Enjoy

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