What is jalapeno popper dip?

Jalapeno popper dip is the easier version of a chile rellano. Chile rellanos are a traditional Mexican dish that uses poblano or Anaheim peppers instead of jalapenos. With time someone came up with the idea of stuffing jalapenos and from there the jalapeno popper dip was invented.

Who invented jalapeno poppers?

Matt Martinez, a Texas resident, is said to have created the first poppers in the 1970's. From there it took until the 90's when they became quite popular at TGIFridays and Applebee's.

Why are they called poppers?

Because they are so easy to pop in your mouth!

Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 thick cut bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled; 8 oz softened cream cheese; 1/3 c mayonnaise; 1/3 c sour cream; 2 T pickled jalapeno peppers; 1/2 c chopped fresh jalapeno peppers (approx 2); 1/2 c fresh chopped cilantro (divided); 1 t each of garlic powder and onion powder; 1 1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 1/2 c Monterey Jack Pepper cheese, divided; Tortilla Chips or Crackers for Serving

Description

This rich and creamy jalapeno popper dip recipe is devoured quickly. Not too spicy and totally good, this jalapeno popper dip with crisp bacon, or not, also makes a great filling for stuffed peppers!

Ingredients

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5 thick cut bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled

8 oz softened cream cheese

1/3 c mayonnaise

1/3 c sour cream

2 T pickled jalapeno peppers

1/2 c chopped fresh jalapeno peppers (approx 2)

1/2 c fresh chopped cilantro (divided)

1 t each of garlic powder and onion powder

1 1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 1/2 c Monterey Jack Pepper cheese, divided

Tortilla Chips or Crackers for Serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.

Fry bacon. I do mine in the microwave by placing sliced bacon onto a paper plate. I place the paper plate on a dinner plate and cover with another paper plate to prevent splatter. Cook on high for 5 - 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain and crumble.

In a 4 cup measuring cup or a medium sized bowl, place cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, 1/3 c of the fresh jalapenos, 3 T of cilantro, onion and garlic powder. Blend with an immersion blender.

Add 1 c of each of the cheeses and 1/3 c of crumbled bacon. Stir well with a rubber spatula and transfer to a greased baking dish or an 8" cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

Bake about 20 minutes or until bubbling. Sprinkle with remaining jalapeno peppers and cilantro.

Serve with chips or crackers. We enjoyed ours spread on jalapeno bread.

Notes

Other seasonings may be added such as chile powder or elote corn seasoning.

This also makes a great filling or base for stuffed poblano peppers.

Thanks Southern Living for the inspiration.