Jalapeño Popping Cheesy Dip

By drinkfairy

This easy make ahead spicy cheesy dip is a crowd pleaser and goes great with a cold beer or pitcher of margaritas!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 ounces sliced pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
• 2 Fresno chili peppers, sliced
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from rachaelrayshow.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium non-stick pan sauté Fresno chilies in 1 tablespoon corn oil till translucent, 4-5 minutes. Cool and chop. Set aside.

Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, sharp white cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, jalapenos and sautéed Fresno chilies in a bowl. Pour into a baking dish.

Mix the panko bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the dip. The dip can be frozen or refrigerated at this point.

Bring to room temperature or defrost before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake until the sides are bubbling and the cheese has melted and turned a golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime tortilla chips and a cold beer!