Make this rich, cheesy, and spicy baked dip perfect for game day gatherings.
Author:jaxriley
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, and jalapeño juice. Mix until everything is well combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the dip.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown.
Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a low-carb option, skip the breadcrumb topping and bake as is.
If you prefer fresh jalapeños, use 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced, and add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder for flavor.
You can prepare the dip mixture up to one day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add the topping just before baking.