Easy, Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon has just the right amount of spice. The perfect 5-minute throw together dip for any get together, super bowl party, or Friday night at home!
Is there anything better than hearing "I brought the dip!" at any party? Of course not. This Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon is creamy, savory and a total crowd pleaser.
This easy recipe takes the best parts of jalapeño poppers (the creamy, gooey, cheesy filling) adds crispy bacon + fresh jalapeño peppers and then transforms it all into a smoky, spicy dip that comes together with only 5-10 minutes active work - thank you crock pot magic.
If you are looking for other EASY and DELICIOUS appetizers for your next gathering, check out my Crispy Wonton Cups. They come together fast and are a family favorite at my house.
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Ingredients
- cream cheese - softened to room temperature
- sour cream - full fat recommended
- sharp cheddar cheese - purchasing a block and shredding with a food processor or cheese grater works better than store-bought pre-shredded
- parmesan cheese - grated is recommended but shredded works as well
- diced jalapeno peppers in a can - choose mild to lower the heat of this creamy dip
- diced green chilies in a can- choose mild or spicy depending on preferred heat level
- thick cut bacon - fried and crumbled
- cooking spray - canola, vegetable or olive oil work well
- corn chips, pretzels and/or tortilla chips - for dipping
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the base. Coat the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese and grated parmesan.
Step 2: Add some flavor. To the slow cooker, add jalapeños, green chilies and ¾ of the prepared and crumbled bacon.
Step 3: Set the slow cooker. Cook on low for 60-90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Step 4: Garnish. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or serve straight from the slow cooker. Garnish with reserved bacon (green onions and fresh jalapeños are also a fun addition). Serve with tortilla, pita chips or corn chips for dipping.
Hint: Freshly shredded cheese is recommended as it melts easier and has a stronger flavor. That said, if you are in a hurry pre-shredded cheddar cheese will still get the job done.
Substitutions
Bacon - swap the bacon for chorizo or go crazy and use both
Jalapeños - fresh jalapeños can be used in placed of the canned
Sour cream - can be switched at a 1:1 ratio for mayonaise
Gluten-free - serve fresh veggies like carrots or celery alongside the corn chips to make this recipe gf.
Variations
Oven - if you want to skip on using a slow-cooker, mix all ingredients and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is creamy.
Quesadillas - any leftover jalapeño popper dip can be added to a tortillas and used as filling for quesadillas (my favorite thing about leftovers).
Deluxe - Add some fun toppings like green onions, extra cheese or freshly sliced jalapeño peppers.
Low Carb - this cheesy slow cooker dip is low-carb friendly as long as you use fresh veggies in place of chips for dipping
Equipment
Slow Cooker - This is the one that I use and love. If you don't have a crock pot - see above directions for making this dip in the oven.
Slow Cooker Liners (not pictured) - I love using these for easy clean up.
Storage
This jalapeño popper dip recipe does not freeze well, but leftovers from the refrigerator taste great!
Store leftover dip in an airtight container or topped with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This jalapeño dip is best served fresh, but nobody will complain about eating leftovers. Serve it cold or reheat in the slow cooker until warmed through. You may want to freshen the garnishes on the top of the dip prior to reserving.
Top Tip
A slow cooker liner is really helpful to use for this recipe. It keeps clean up simple. Even when using a liner, it is still important to apply a coat of non-stick spray. It's only an easy appetizer if clean up is a breeze!
Recipe
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
Easy, Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon has just the right amount of spice. The perfect 5-minute throw together dip for any get together, super bowl party, or Friday night at home!
Ingredients
- non-stick cooking spray
- (2) 8 oz packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- (1) 4 oz. can diced jalapeños
- (1) 4 oz. can chopped green chilis
- ½ pound bacon, fried, cooled and crumbled
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES: green onions and fresh jalapeño
- OPTIONAL FOR SERVING: corn chips, pretzels, tortilla chips and/or pita chips
Instructions
- Lightly spray the bottom of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Cube the cream cheese into 1" chunks and add to the slow cooker.
- Top the cream cheese with sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, jalapeños, green chilis, and ¾ of the bacon crumbles. Use a wood spoon to mix.
- Cook on low for 60-90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Top with the remaining crumbled bacon. If using, sprinkle on sliced green onions and jalapeños. Serve with tortilla or corn chips for dipping.
Notes
Using a block of cheddar cheese and shredding your own is recommended. The cheese melts more easily and the flavor is stronger than when you use a pre-shredded store-bought option.
To make this recipe gluten-free friendly, use gluten free tortilla chips OR raw veggies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 304.6 mg
- Fat: 22.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 64.4 mg
FAQ
Both canned Jalapeños and green chilies can be purchased u0022mildu0022 flavor. The dip will still be spicy, but not over powering.
Yes. Instructions for making this recipe in the oven can be found in the u0022variationsu0022 section of this post.
Karly
This dip completes me. Okay, that might be a teeny bit dramatic but I am just so in love! Really cannot wait to try!
Bailey Sissom
I hope you love it! It’s a favorite around here:)