5-Ingredient Jalapeño Popper Filling Recipe
Turn up the flavor with this creamy, spicy Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Filling. Made with just five simple ingredients: minced jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and bold spices. It’s the perfect way to elevate appetizers, dips, or stuffed dishes in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: ~4 cups
- Category: dips, fillings, condiments, poppers, spicy, cheesy, appetizers, game day, charcuterie
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: dips, fillings, condiments, poppers, spicy, cheesy, appetizers, game day, charcuterie
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and soft
- 1/2 cup chopped crispy bacon (~8 slices)
- 1–2 jalapenos, minced (seeds and membrane removed if less heat is desired)
- 2 teaspoons Chupacabra Fajita Seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar (freshly shredded)
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Chupacabra Fajita Seasoning, and minced jalapenos. Give it a mix to incorporate.
- Next, add in the bacon and mix again.
- Add half of the cheese, mix, and then add the remaining cheese until the mixture is thoroughly mixed.
- At this point, you can use it immediately or cover it with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 5 days.