Description

This Easy Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy and spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot honey, diced jalapeños, multiple cheeses, green onions, and crispy bacon, this baked dip offers a fantastic balance of heat, sweetness, and savory flavors. It’s served warm for a gooey, irresistibly cheesy texture that pairs wonderfully with crostini, crackers, or fresh veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

10 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature, regular or dairy-free)
½ cup mayonnaise or substitute Greek yogurt (mayo recommended for dairy-free)
2 tablespoons hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)

Vegetables and Herbs

1/4 to 1/3 cup jalapeño pepper (diced)
3 tablespoons green onions (chopped, plus more for garnish)
1 small shallot (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Seasonings and Spices

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Cheeses

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)

Other

8 slices cooked bacon (crumbled, reserve some for topping if desired)

Instructions

Preheat and Blend Base: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a spoon to blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
Mix in Flavorings: Stir in the hot honey, diced jalapeños, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green onions, shallots, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until it is evenly combined.
Add Bacon and Transfer: Fold in the crumbled cooked bacon, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top later. Transfer the dip mixture into an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 22 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden on top.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven. Drizzle additional hot honey over the top, then sprinkle with the reserved bacon crumbles, chopped chives, and green onions. Serve the dip warm accompanied by crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Serving Tips: Serving this dip warm is essential for its creamy, stretchy texture. To keep it warm, serve directly from the oven, or use a warming plate or slow cooker for the duration of your party. Alternatively, you can mix all the cheese into the dip before baking for a more uniform melted texture if you’re concerned about the cheese firming up when cooled.

Notes

Use dairy-free cream cheese and cheeses to make this recipe dairy-free and suitable for lactose intolerance.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.
Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayonnaise but changes the texture slightly.
Serve with a variety of dippers such as crostini, crackers, or fresh sliced vegetables like celery and carrots.
Keep the dip warm during serving to maintain the creamy, melted cheese texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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