Jalapeno Popper Spread

By MarieR

Taste of Home: I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. —Ariane McAlpine, British Columbia

Ingredients

• Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.
• Ingredients
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
• 1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended;
spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese; top with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or
until lightly browned. Serve with peppers and chips. Yield: 16
servings.