Jalapeno Popper Dip Crock Pot Recipe

This Jalapeno Popper Dip Crock Pot Recipe is the official dip of game day at my house! Creamy garlicky cheese with bacon, green onions and loaded with jalapeno peppers for a spicy kick!

This delicious dip is the best appetizer if you love spicy foods. It’s an easy recipe that works for everything from a pool party to a Super Bowl party!

The great thing about it is that you can just throw it in the Crock Pot then forget about it until it’s done. Turn it to low and you’re good to go for hours!

Try out this Jalapeno Popper Dip in your Crock Pot next time you’re headed to a party. Cheesy dips are always a huge hit!

If you love quick and easy appetizers then you will also love my Easy Crack Corn Salad, Roasted Chili Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat) and Cheese Tart with Garlic and Honey!

What is Jalapeno Popper Dip?

Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy jalapeno dip that contains multiple cheeses, garlic, green onions, mayo, sour cream and bacon. It’s all the best ingredients from Jalapeno Poppers made into a dip.

Often times this delicious appetizer is topped with a crunchy topping. Anything from bread crumbs to crackers.

I do not type mine that way. I top my recipe with more bacon, green onions, a little sharp cheddar cheese and crispy jalapenos!

Ingredients needed

• Cream Cheese – This makes the dip extra creamy and scoopable. Full-fat cream cheese has the best flavor.
• Fontina Cheese – Fontina is a super creamy cheese that melts SO well.
• Extra Sharp Cheddar – I use extra sharp white cheddar in the cream cheese mixture and a little bit of extra sharp yellow cheddar to top the Jalapeno Popper Dip with at the end.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves are the way to go here. Garlic powder will not give the same flavor we’re looking for.
• Fresh Jalapenos – I like to taste my jalapenos before adding them to the dip. Jalapenos from the grocery store can have varying levels of heat. Tasting them is the best way to get the right amount of heat for your preference.
• Kosher Salt – Salt helps bring out the flavors of all the ingredients in the dip.
• Mayo – I always use Hellman’s Mayonnaise.
• Sour Cream – Sour cream helps make the dip more scoopable.
• Bacon – I like to use thick cut bacon. You can leave the bacon out if you’d like this recipe to be vegetarian.
• Green Onion – Green onions give a nice light onion flavor.
• Crispy Jalapenos (optional) – I like to top this dip with a few crispy jalapenos for a little extra crunch and flavor. I find them in the produce section of the grocery store. Leave them off to make this recipe gluten free.

Equipment

• Crock Pot – Cook this Jalapeno Popper Dip in a Crock Pot or slow cooker then keep it warm in while serving.
• Cheese Grater or Food Processor – You can hand grate the cheeses or use a food processor. Personally I think a food processor is quicker and easier but a hand grater works just fine!
• Large Bowl – You’ll want a large bowl if you’re grating the cheese by hand.
• Sharp Knife – Use a sharp knife to cut the jalapenos, green onions and garlic.
• Cutting Board – Cut your veggies on a cutting board. I like boards with a lot of space to work. I use a wooden board and a plastic board with grips.

Expert Tips

• Taste your jalapenos before adding them to the Jalapeno Popper Dip. They can have varying levels of spice and this is important to ensure you don’t end up with too much heat or too little heat based on your heat preferences.
• Using a Crock Pot to make this dip makes for easy cooking then you can also keep it warm during serving time. This is a great recipe but not as great when it gets cold. I don’t recommend using a serving bowl to serve this dip.
• This dip is an easy appetizer that is perfect for football season and any other party you’re headed to!
• Make the dip ahead then heat it up when you need it! It’s delicious the next day. You can make this dip up to 3 days ahead of time.
• Use a baking dish if you’re in a hurry. If you don’t have much time then you can make this dip in a baking dish in the oven. Bake it at 350°F for 25 minutes. Top it with yellow cheddar then broil for a few minutes. Add bacon, green onions and crispy jalapenos when it comes out of the oven.
• If you want this recipe to be gluten free then just leave the crispy jalapenos off the top of the dip!
• This dip can be a great addition to your chicken recipes! Try adding it to the top of my Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe, topping with sharp cheddar then broiling for a couple minutes!

How to make this Jalapeno Popper Dip Crock Pot Recipe

This is such an easy party dip!

Cook the bacon, drain it on a paper towel then cut it into 1/2 inch pieces. Shred the cheeses with a hand grater into a mixing bowl or with your food processor.

Add all ingredients to the Crock Pot then stir together. It won’t stir together very well and that’s okay. You just want to mix it a little.

Turn the Crock Pot on low and heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so. Once the Jalapeno Popper Dip is melty and well combined then top with with the shredded sharp yellow cheddar, bacon bits, green onions and crispy jalapenos!

Keep this easy party dip warm while serving. Just set the temperature setting on your Crock Pot to “warm”.

I hope this Jalapeno Popper Dip becomes your new favorite dip too!

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Storage

Store this Jalapeno Popper Dip Crock Pot recipe in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 5 days after making it.

It can also be stored in the freezer, doubled wrapped tightly with plastic wrap then covered with foil for up to 1 month. You can freeze it before or after cooking it.

If you freeze it after cooking then make sure the dip and container are fully cooled before wrapping and freezing.

To reheat after freezing, let the dip thaw in the fridge overnight then heat in the Crock Pot or oven according to directions.

Substitutions

• Greek Yogurt – You can use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
• Cheddar Cheese – If you can’t find extra sharp cheddar then you can use sharp cheddar or regular cheddar cheese.
• Mayonnaise – I use Hellman’s mayo but you can use Duke’s or your non-sweet mayo of choice.
• Crunchy Topping – I use crispy jalapenos but you can use toasted Panko Breadcrumbs, French Fried Onions or any other crispy topping you desire.

FAQ

What should I eat Jalapeno Popper Dip with?

• Tortilla Chips
• Toasted Baguette
• Crackers
• Raw Veggies: Celery, Carrots, Red Bell Pepper, etc.
• Warm Naan

What Crackers go with Jalapeno Popper Dip?

• Ritz
• 34° Crisps
• Entertainment Collection of Crackers
• Wheat Thins

How long does this dip last in the fridge?

This Jalapeno Popper Dip will last up to 5 days in the fridge. Keep it in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for freshness.

It begins to lose freshness after that and will not taste as good.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes, you can! This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Once it’s time to serve, you just need to reheat it in the Crock Pot or oven.

If using the Crock Pot then turn it to low and heat for about an hour until heated through. If you’re using the oven then heat the dip in an oven safe dish at 350° for about 25 minutes.

You can also just prep all the ingredients ahead of time. Prep everything and add all ingredients to the Crock Pot, cover it then refrigerate until you need it.

Cook according to directions.