Elevate your holiday entertaining with some wholesome, flavorful California cheeses in this easy-to-make Jalapeño Popper Dip. Kid-approved and perfect for fighting off those hangry monsters.

Jalapeño Popper Dip

This amazingly easy to make Jalapeño Popper Dip is perfect for the holidays. I don’t know about you but when it comes to the Holidays, all this mom of 4 wants to do is soak in all those beautiful moments.

Getting stuck in the kitchen preparing food for an army can get overwhelming at this time of the year. Trying to get all the dishes out on time and then coordinating who sits where.

Skillet Jalapeno Popper Dip

I found that giving out appetizers before the big meal helped keep my family from turning into hangry monsters. As I said before I want to spend more time with my family and as little time as possible in the kitchen.

Today I am sharing one of my crowd-pleasing appetizers that you can prep ahead and cook when you’re ready.

This Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe is also great in the slow cooker which means it is perfect for big crowds and stays ooey gooey warm until its gone. To make this recipe in the crock pot follow the recipe provided below and cook on High for 2-3 hours.

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Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip

Delicious recipes need quality ingredients, that’s why when it comes to choosing the perfect cheese that goes in my dip. I turn to products with the Real California Milk seal. Whenever I see this seal I know I’m getting a quality product and a cheese that my family can love and depend on time and time again.

California dairy means real food from real people, and Real California specialty and Hispanic-style cheeses bring something special to the holiday table.

Jalapeño Popper Dip Real California Milk Ingredients. Elevate your holiday entertaining with some wholesome, flavorful California cheeses in this easy to make Jalapeno Popper Dip.

The Best Jalapeno Popper Dip

It’s time to make Holiday Entertaining easy this year, serve up this delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip at your next Holiday Party. Cheese lovers and spicy food fanatics will go crazy over this. Did I mention this dish is kid friendly?

My kids lick their plates clean whenever we serve this at our holiday get-togethers. Honestly, this is personally one of my favorite recipes because I am absolutely in love with cheese.

I hope this recipe helps make your Holiday Entertaining this year a bit easier. What is your favorite cheesy recipe to make? Which of their cheese products is your favorite to use, that have the Real California Milk seal?

Jalapeno popper Dip Ingredients

Cream Cheese, Room Temp
Jalapeños
Cheddar Cheese
Mayonnaise
Queso Fresco Cheese

A quick and easy dip recipe that features fresh cut jalapenos, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise and queso fresco cheese. Baked in a large cast iron skillet, this easy crowd pleasing dip recipe is perfect for all ages. Try it with crackers, toasted bread, pretzels or chips!

How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip

To start we will need to preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. Prep your cast iron skillet by giving it a quick spray of vegetable oil. Remove seeds and dice up the Jalapeños, then set them aside for later.

In a large mixing bowl blend the cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and mayo until well blended. Then add the cheddar cheese and Diced Queso Fresco Cheese until well blended with a spatula. In a large cast-iron skillet dump the mixture into the skillet and spread to make an even layer.

Crunchy Jalapeno Popper Dip Topping

Crackers
Grated Parmesan
Melted Butter
Jalapeños

For the topping mix together well in a small mixing bowl the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. Spread an even layer over top of the jalapeno popper dip in the cast iron skillet.

Cook in the oven at 350 degrees as directed on the recipe card, or when the top starts to brown. Once the topping starts to brown remove it from the oven. Serve the dip immediately with your choice of dipping buddies. Enjoy!

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Dip Recipe Ideas

Looking for more dip recipe ideas? Try some of the most popular dip recipes on my blog, like my quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s you can make in an Instant Pot + Slow Cooker. It’s a one-pot dip recipe thats perfect for game day snacks, parties and easily feeds a crowd.

Yield: 12

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Name: Jalapeño Popper Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 oz Real California Milk Cream Cheese, Room Temp; 5 Diced Jalapeño, Remove Seeds (keep seed if you prefer a spicer flavor); 3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 Cup Mayonnaise; 1/2 block Diced Real California Queso Fresco Cheese; 1 Cup Crackers; 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan; 2 Tbsp Melted Butter; 1 Cup Cut Jalapeños for garnishing

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Dip

8 oz Real California Milk Cream Cheese, Room Temp
5 Diced Jalapeño, Remove Seeds (keep seed if you prefer a spicer flavor)
3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 block Diced Real California Queso Fresco Cheese

Topping

1 Cup Crackers
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp Melted Butter
1 Cup Cut Jalapeños for garnishing

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 Degree and prep your cast iron skillet with a quick spray of vegetable oil.
Remove seeds and dice up the 5 Jalapeños. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl blend the Real California cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and mayo until well blended.
Then add the cheddar cheese and Diced Real California Queso Fresco Cheese until well blended with a spatula.
In a large cast-iron skillet dump the mixture into the skillet and spread to make an even layer.
For the topping mix together well in a small mixing bowl the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. Spread an even layer in the cast iron skillet.
Cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Remove out of the oven when the topping turns a golden brown.
Serve immediately with your choice of dipping buddies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 533mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g