Jalapeno Popper Dip With Panko

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"I found this recipe online, added bacon to it, and thought my family would like it. I sure got that right! This dip is delicious, perfect for football parties, or any get-together. You can adjust the heat by using all canned jalapenos, or all green chilies. I use all jalapenos and it's spicy, but not overly so. I serve it with crackers, but a lot of people enjoy it with chips also. For convenience I use real bacon bits."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 -8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup crumbled bacon
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Mexican cheese blend, green chilies, jalapenos, bacon and 1/2 cup parmesan together and spread in a 2 quart baking dish.
3. Mix panko, remaining parmesan and butter until incorporated, and sprinkle over top.
4. Bake 20 - 25 minutes until top is lightly browned and bubbly.