Jalapeno Popper Dip Bacon (Print)

A creamy, cheesy jalapeno popper dip with crispy bacon and a buttery panko topping. Ideal for parties and snacks.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon
02 - 4-6 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 240 ml sour cream
06 - 1 heaping tablespoon ranch seasoning (optional)
07 - 3 tablespoons chives, divided
08 - ¾ teaspoon onion powder
09 - 150 g shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 130 g shredded pepper jack cheese or Monterey jack

→ Topping

11 - 33 g panko breadcrumbs
12 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
13 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Remove the cream cheese and sour cream from the refrigerator to allow them to reach room temperature. Measure out all remaining ingredients while preparing the bacon.
02 - In a skillet over low heat, fry bacon until crisp on both sides. Drain on paper towel and allow to cool. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet. Roughly chop bacon once cooled.
03 - Add diced jalapeños and minced garlic to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese, reserving 1 cup (approximately 100 g) for topping. To the bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, 2 tablespoons of chives, onion powder, sautéed jalapeños and garlic, and half of the chopped bacon. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
05 - In a separate small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and garlic powder. Add 2 tablespoons of this mixture to the cheese base and stir to blend.
06 - Transfer the cheese mixture to a lightly greased 20-23 cm baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the reserved cheese, remaining bacon, and remaining panko mixture over the top.
07 - Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden. Garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For less heat, thoroughly remove jalapeño seeds and membranes before dicing.
02 - Grate cheese from a block for optimal melt and flavor.
03 - Ranch seasoning mix intensifies savory notes; avoid substituting with ranch dressing mix.
04 - Green onions can be substituted for chives according to preference.
05 - Fully assembled dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
06 - Leftovers taste excellent served cold.

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