Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip is an easy, cheesy party appetizer loaded with fresh jalapenos and topped with crispy bacon.
I'm not a sports fan, but I love a Super Bowl Party because of my undying devotion to appetizers and finger foods. This cheesy dip has a subtle kick of heat for those who like it spicy.
Assemble it ahead of time for a low effort addition to your game day menu.
If you'd rather go for a cold dip, check out my Spicy Dill Pickle Dip or sweet Cheesecake Fruit Dip.
Ingredient Substitutions
Jalapenos - Want a more mild level of heat? Swap the jalapenos for red bell peppers or mild poblano peppers
Bacon - As much as I adore bacon, you can leave it out to make this a vegetarian appetizer
Cheese - Don't have pepper jack? You can sub in part-skim mozzarella, monterey jack cheese, colby jack cheese or even sharp cheddar cheese.
Time needed: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Let's make this jalapeno popper dip recipe!
- Cook the Bacon
Dice up thick cut bacon and cook it over medium high heat in a nonstick skillet, stirring up the bacon bits occasionally so that they cook evenly. Once they're crispy, transfer them to a plate with paper towels to soak up the excess grease. Drain off some of the remaining grease left in the pan but keep about a tablespoon's worth sauteeing the onions.
- Prep the Ingredients
Hot tip! Wear gloves when you're cutting the jalapeno. Otherwise it will transfer its spice to your fingers which can hurt if you touch your eyes.
- Saute the onion
Add the onion to the pan with the leftover bacon grease and saute them enough that they're soft and fragrant. Two to three minutes should do the job.
- Mix it up and set it on LOW
Add the the sauteed onions, minced jalapenos, diced green chilies, garlic powder, salt, paprika, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and sour cream to the bowl of a crock pot. I like to use this small 2.5 quart one for dips. Then mix everything together. Cover your pot and cook on the low temperature setting for 2 hours.
- Stir, Top & Serve
After 2 hours of cooking, the dip should be nice and bubbly. Go ahead and stir it up.
- Top and Serve
Garnish it up with the cooked bacon bits and diced pickled jalapenos.
What to Serve with Crock Pot JalapeƱo Popper Dip
I'm a fan of serving this with tortilla chips, baguette slices, pita chips or corn chips.
You can also make this a low-carb option by serving it with sliced fresh veggies, like celery and cucumber.
Alternative Cooking Directions
Rather prepare this in the oven? In step 4 instead of putting the dip ingredients into the crock pot, mix it all up in a medium sized 10 inch baking dish. Then bake it uncovered at 350F in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: dip
- Method: crock pot
- Cuisine: american
Description
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip is an easy, cheesy party appetizer loaded with fresh jalapenos and topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 3 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 7oz can diced mild green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- Ā½ tsp paprika
- 8oz cream cheese cubed
- 8oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
- Ā½ cup sour cream
- Ā¼ cup pickled jalapenos, diced
Instructions
- Dice up thick cut bacon and cook it over medium high heat in a nonstick skillet, stirring up the bacon bits occasionally so that they cook evenly. Once they're crispy, transfer them to a plate with paper towels to soak up the excess grease. Drain off some of the remaining grease left in the pan but keep about a tablespoon's worth for the next step!
- Add the onion to the pan with the leftover bacon grease and saute enough that they're soft and fragrant. Two to three minutes should do the job.
- Add the sauteed onions, minced jalapenos, diced green chilies, garlic powder, salt, paprika, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and sour cream to the bowl of a crock pot. Then mix everything together.
- Cover your pot and cook on the low temperature setting for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours of cooking, the dip should be nice and bubbly. Go ahead and stir it up, then sprinkle the bacon bits and pickled jalapenos on top and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 584.2 mg
- Fat: 20.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.9 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 72.5 mg
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