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candied jalapeno popper dip

Candied Jalapeño Popper Dip

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If you’re looking for a game-day appetizer or a holiday party favorite that’s quick, easy, and sure to impress, this Candied Jalapeño Popper Dip is the answer. It’s creamy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet — the perfect bite every time.
Course Appetizer, appetizers, football, sides, Thanksgiving
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, dip, dips, hosting, jalapeno popper, jalapenos, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 232
Author Kayla Freitag

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 8 jalapeños seeded and diced seeded and diced
  • 12 oz thick cut bacon cut into small pieces
  • 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
  • Honey optional to serve
  • Freshly cracked black pepper optional to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Add the diced jalapeño and bacon to a baking sheet. Toss with the brown sugar until completely coated, then spread evenly over the pan. 
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes to avoid the sugar burning. Remove from the oven when the bacon is cooked through and slightly crisp. Drain the bacon and jalapeños from the bacon fat. Set aside while you prepare the cheese. 
  • Add the cream cheese, goat cheese, and white cheddar to a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
  • Spread the cheese onto desired serving dish and top with the candied bacon and jalapeños. Drizzle with honey and a few pinches of freshly cracked black pepper if desired and enjoy with your favorite crackers!

Notes

Make this recipe dairy-free by subbing the cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese, omitting the goat cheese, and using dairy-free shredded cheddar. Just increase the cream cheese quantity to make up for the missing goat cheese. 
Make the whipped cheese mixture while you're baking the bacon and jalapeños to save time. 
Add any ingredients to completely customize this recipe to your liking!

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg