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Savory Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe with Crispy Bacon in Bread Bowl

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A creamy, spicy jalapeño popper dip with crispy bacon served in a hollowed-out bread bowl, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for milder heat or kept for extra kick)
  • 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1 cup (about 113g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (about 56g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 round loaf of bread (about 8 inches/20cm diameter), like sourdough or country bread, hollowed out to make the bread bowl

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the bacon: Place 6 slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  3. Prepare the bread bowl: Use a serrated knife to carefully cut a circle around the top of your bread loaf (about 2 inches/5cm from the edge). Hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch (2.5cm) thick shell. Save the bread pieces for dipping later.
  4. Mix the dip base: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and even.
  5. Add the heat and crunch: Stir in the diced jalapeños and crumbled bacon. Mix gently to incorporate.
  6. Fill the bread bowl: Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, pressing lightly to fill evenly but not overflowing.
  7. Bake: Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top starts to turn golden.
  8. Serve warm: Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. For milder heat, remove jalapeño seeds or reduce the number of peppers. Thicker cut bacon provides better crunch. Hollow the bread bowl leaving a 1-inch thick shell to prevent sogginess. Toasting the hollowed bread inside the oven for 5 minutes before filling can help it hold up. Rinse diced jalapeños under cold water to reduce spiciness if desired. Leftovers should be stored without the bread bowl in an airtight container and reheated gently.

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Keywords: jalapeño popper dip, bacon dip, bread bowl dip, party snack, spicy dip, creamy dip, easy appetizer

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