Name: Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese; 0.5 lb thick-cut bacon; 1 cup dice jalapeños; 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese; 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.125 tsp cayenne; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Kosher salt; green onions and jalapeños; corn chips, crackers

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon cover

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Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon

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Instructions

Grease the bowl of a slow cooker with neutral oil or cooking spray. Then, combine the sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Reserve about 1/2 cup (50 grams) of the cheese and 2 tablespoons (14 grams) of the crumbled bacon for garnish.

Add the diced jalapeños, cream cheese, sour cream, remaining bacon, and remaining cheese mixture to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, white (or black) pepper, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce over the top. Using a rubber spatula, fold everything together.

Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Cook for 1-2 hours, stirring every 15-30 minutes, until the dip is completely smooth and hot all the way through. Taste and add Kosher salt, white or black pepper, and more cayenne if needed.

BROIL IN OVEN: this is my go-to way to finish the dip for that bubbly top. When the dip is done, grease a small baking dish. Spoon the dip into the baking dish and sprinkle the top with the reserved cheese. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly, 2-3 minutes.

SLOW COOKER: if you want to keep the dip warm in the slow cooker. When the dip is done cooking, sprinkle the top with the reserved cheese. Cover and cook for 15-20 more minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.

Garnish the finished dip with the reserved bacon, green onions, and sliced jalapeños. Serve with corn chips, crackers, etc. and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crisp Your Bacon Separately 🥓
Cook bacon until extra crispy before adding to the slow cooker, then crumble it just before serving to maintain texture instead of it becoming soggy in the creamy dip.
Remove Jalapeño Seeds for Heat Control 🌶️
Deseed most jalapeños but leave seeds in a few for guests who want extra heat, giving you customizable spice levels while preventing the dip from becoming overwhelmingly hot.
Use Low Setting and Stir Halfway 🔄
Cook on low for 1.5-2 hours rather than high to prevent the cream cheese and sour cream from breaking or becoming grainy, stirring once at the midpoint for even melting.
Bloom Your Spices First 🫘
Mix your dry spices (smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder) with a splash of Worcestershire sauce before adding to create a flavor paste that distributes evenly throughout the dip.
Reserve Cheese for Fresh Topping ✨
Sprinkle fresh grated Parmesan and cheddar on top just before serving rather than mixing all cheese in; this gives you a melted, golden crust and prevents the cheese from separating.