Hot Dip

Turn up the heat at your next gathering with this irresistible Hot Dip recipe, a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer packed with bold, crowd-pleasing flavors. Featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, and the perfect smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, this baked dip gets an extra kick from diced jalapeños and a balanced seasoning of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Ready in just 30 minutes, this oven-baked appetizer comes out golden, bubbly, and irresistibly aromatic. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it warm with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping. Whether it’s game day, a party, or a cozy night in, this Hot Dip is destined to be the star of the table. Perfect keywords: creamy hot dip, jalapeño dip, baked cheese appetizer, party appetizer ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3 jalapeños, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 bag tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.

Step 3

Fold in the crumbled bacon and diced jalapeños, reserving a small amount of each for topping.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the reserved bacon, jalapeños, and a little extra cheddar cheese on top for garnish.

Step 6

Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden around the edges.

Step 7

Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley (optional).

Step 8

Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or your preferred dippable snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	972.4 grams (972.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3514

Total Fat 296.50g	380%
Saturated Fat 151.90g	760%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 850mg	283%
Sodium 9019mg	392%
Total Carbohydrate 47.10g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 25.90g
Protein 177.30g	355%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2199mg	169%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1929mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.8%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 5.3%