Jalapeño Popper Dip (Printable Recipe)
Creamy, cheesy dip with roasted jalapeños, crispy panko, and tangy yogurt.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 -
3 jalapeño peppers, divided (2 whole, 1 halved crosswise)
02 -
1 garlic clove, unpeeled
→ Dairy and Base
03 -
1½ cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt
04 -
½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings and Spices
05 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
06 -
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
07 -
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, heaping measure
→ Topping and Garnish
08 -
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
09 -
1½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
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Fresh chives, chopped for garnish
→ For Serving
11 -
Tortilla chips
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat oven broiler and line baking sheet with foil. Place 2 whole jalapeños and 1 jalapeño half on sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap garlic clove in foil with olive oil drizzle and place on sheet.
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Broil for 10 to 15 minutes until jalapeños are soft and blistering. Remove from oven and cool completely.
03 -
When cool to touch, peel loose skin from jalapeños using hands. Slice peppers in half, remove seeds and membranes, then finely chop. Remove garlic from papers and mash into paste using back of chef's knife.
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In medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic paste, and chopped roasted jalapeños. Stir until well incorporated.
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In small bowl, toss panko with olive oil. Transfer yogurt mixture to small skillet or baking dish. Top with grated cheese and sprinkle panko mixture evenly over surface.
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Broil for 1 to 5 minutes until topping is golden brown, watching carefully. Remove from oven, thinly slice remaining jalapeño half and scatter over dip. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Use thick, creamy Greek yogurt brands like Fage or Chobani for best results
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Adjust spice level by starting with one jalapeño and tasting before adding more
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Broiling time varies by oven - watch carefully as difference between golden and burnt is seconds
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Can be prepared 2 days ahead through step 4, then topped and broiled before serving