Jalapeno Popper Dip

If you love Jalapeno Poppers, you will love this dip! I served this at a couple of events over the holidays and it was always a hit, both with people who love spicy food and those who like their food a little tamer. If you are fortunate enough to have leftovers though, watch out. They will be spicier!

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup mayonnaise (I never said this was a low-calorie, healthy dish!)

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

2 ounces canned, diced, jalapeno peppers, drained

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Stir until smooth. Stir in green chilies and jalapeno peppers.

2. Pour into oven safe dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

3. Original recipe calls for microwaving on high for about 3 minutes, but I preferred baking it at about 400 until sides were bubbling and top was golden, about 20 minutes.

This recipe has been submitted to:

Mouthwatering Mondays at Southern FairyTale

Tuesdays at the Table at All the Small Stuff

Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Tempt My Tummy at Blessed With Grace

Ultimate Recipe Swap at Life as Mom

Written by Heather on Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Filed under Appetizers, Recipes

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Lisa@blessedwithgrace said on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @8:46 pm

This recipe sounds wonderful. We love green chilies and jalapenos. Definitely a winner at our house. Thanks for linking to TMTT.

Sherry said on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @9:52 am

This sounds fabulous! I love the poppers. Will definitely have to try this out!

Shannanb aka Mommy Bits said on Monday, January 11, 2010 @1:33 pm

Wow. This sounds really yummy. I wonder what would happen if you made it without the mayo?

Shannon,

I think the mayo keeps it a little “lighter” in texture. I’ve seen variations of this recipe using sour cream and other substitutions. However, the substitutions make nice dip, but it is no longer a “copy-cat” version of Jalapeno Poppers.

Hope this helps and thanks for stopping by!
Heather

rachel-asouthernfairytale said on Monday, January 11, 2010 @1:37 pm

What a divinely delicious recipe!

We adore jalapeno poppers and really.. how could you go wrong with cream cheese???
NOM

Michelle Smiles said on Monday, January 11, 2010 @2:43 pm

Sounds yummy…would definitely have to make for a party so that I don’t find I’ve eaten a cup of mayo and 2 bricks of cream cheese!

Shannon @ Potamus Prefers said on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @1:07 am

Ok, all I can say is YUM YUM YUM!!! I loooove cream cheese poppers. I will have to try this soon.