Creamy, cheesy and loaded with just the right mix of sweet and spicy, this Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Dip is made for parties, game days and anytime you need an easy appetizer everyone can dig into. Pickled jalapeños give it plenty of tang while crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack make it rich and cheesy.

A drizzle of hot honey is what really brings everything together. It adds a little sweetness to balance the jalapeños without making the dip overly sweet. Serve it warm straight from the cast iron skillet with Ritz crackers, tortilla chips, Fritos Scoops, pretzel crisps or fresh veggies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup pickled jalapeños, finely chopped and well drained
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chopped pickled jalapeños, most of the crumbled bacon and 1 tablespoon of the hot honey. Reserve some bacon for topping.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into a cast iron skillet or 8×8-inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with lightly golden edges.
7. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining bacon, sliced green onions and the remaining hot honey. Add an extra drizzle of hot honey if desired.
8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Recipe Notes

Use well-drained pickled jalapeños for the best flavor and to keep excess liquid out of the dip.

For extra heat, use hot pickled jalapeños or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Add as much or as little extra hot honey on top as you like for your preferred balance of sweet and spicy.

Serve With

Ritz crackers
Tortilla chips
Fritos Scoops
Pretzel crisps
Celery sticks
Mini bell peppers

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

Based on 10 servings, not including crackers, chips or vegetables.

Calories: ~245
Protein: ~8 g
Net Carbs: ~5 g
Fat: ~21 g
Fiber: ~0.5 g