Do I need to remove the skin of the jalapeño?

No. We tested this with and without removing the skins and found, since roasting the pepper softens the skin, it is absolutely fine to leave the skin on.

Do the jalapeños have to be roasted?

While we strongly recommend roasting the jalapeño peppers, you can skip that step if you want. We like the smokiness achieved from roasting the peppers. Roasting also reduces the heat level of the jalapeños. If not roasting the jalapeños, add them in stages and taste after each addition to make sure the dish is not too spicy.

Can you freeze jalapeño popper dip?

Yes. Mix it up but don't bake it. Place roasted jalapeño cheese mixture in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and follow recipe for baking. You can go straight from the freezer if you like. Cover the dish of jalapeño dip and place in a cold oven. We recommend using a dish that can go from the freezer to the oven. Turn the oven on and heat the dip until it is hot throughout.

Jalapeno Popper Dip - Appetizer Bliss

Description

This easy jalapeño popper dip recipe is a take on one of our all time favorite party foods, stuffed jalapeños! Perfect for holiday parties, super bowl parties, or whenever you want a simple, delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

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10 fresh jalapeños
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces goat cheese
1 cup crispy bacon, chopped and divided (88 grams)
Crackers, bread slices, or chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Halve the jalapeños and remove the stem and seeds. Don't touch your face or eyes. Gloves are recommended for this step.
Place prepped jalapeños on lined baking sheet and place in a 425°F oven. Roast until the skins begin to turn black.
Remove jalapeños from the oven and let cool 2-3 minutes until they are cool enough to handle.
Chop them into small pieces. NOTE: you do not need to remove the skin from the jalapeños.
Place cream cheese and goat cheese in a large bowl and mix until completely combined.
Add 3/4 cup crispy bacon pieces and diced jalapeños to the cheese mixture. Stir until mixed thoroughly.
Place jalapeño popper mix in serving dish and top with remaining 1/4 cup crispy bacon pieces.
Place in 425°F oven and heat until warm and starting to brown on top, usually around 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve with crackers, bread, or chips.

Notes

Bacon. This is just as good with all of the bacon mixed in instead of saving some for the top.

Make ahead. This dip can be made up to 3 days in advance. Don't bake the dip if making ahead of time. Instead, mix the dip and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Dip can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake before serving.

This can also be heated and kept warm in a crock pot. Instead of baking in the oven, place mixed ingredients into a small crock pot and heat until warm. Keep on lowest setting to keep warm.

Favorite riffs. Substitute shredded cheddar cheese or feta cheese for the goat cheese. We recommend keeping the cream cheese as the base of this recipe. Replace bacon with crispy prosciutto or cooked sausage. Leave the bacon out for a vegetarian option.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Calories: 90
Sugar: 3.5 g
Sodium: 90.8 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Carbohydrates: 5.4 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Cholesterol: 15.4 mg