The Best Smoked Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
Made with just five simple ingredients: minced jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and bold spices smoked to cheesy, smoky perfection. It takes all of the best parts of the classic appetizer and transforms it into a bubbling, cheesy dip!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: ~6 cups
- Category: dips, fillings, condiments, poppers, spicy, cheesy, appetizers, game day, charcuterie, smoked chream cheese, smoker recipes, tailgating recipes
- Method: smoker, oven
- Cuisine: dips, fillings, condiments, poppers, spicy, cheesy, appetizers, game day, charcuterie, smoked chream cheese, smoker recipes, tailgating recipes
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups prepared Jalapeno Popper Filling
- 1/2 -1 cup freshly shredded cheddar
- 3 strips crispy bacon, chopped
- Additional fresh or pickled jalapenos for garnish
- Chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Fill the hopper of the Yoder Smokers YS640 with a lighter wood, such as apple, cherry, or pecan. Start up the smoker and set it to 250°F.
- Place the prepared Jalapeno Popper mixture into a heat-safe baking dish, top with the cheese and bacon.
- Add the dish to the smoker, top rack, and smoke for 90-120 minutes.
- Remove from the smoker, top with additional jalapenos, and serve immediately.
- Store cooled leftovers, covered tightly, in the fridge for up to 3 days.