Jalapeño Popper Dip

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

6 - 8 diced fresh jalapeños, seeded

1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

4 tablespoons melted butter (or margarine)

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for topping)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

With a mixer on medium, combine cream cheese, garlic powder and sour cream until fluffy.

Add cheddar cheese, bacon, ¾ cup parmesan cheese, and diced jalapenos, mix well.

Spread into an 8x8 baking dish.

Combine bread crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and parsley.

Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cream cheese mixture.

Bake 15-20 minutes, or until hot and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

• Calories: 267 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol: 66 mg
• Sodium: 397 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 10 g