Jalapeño bacon dip

Spice up things at your next cocktail party with this cheesy and creamy jalapeño bacon dip.

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Chips and dip are a staple at any party. Kick things up a notch with this quick and easy jalapeño bacon dip. It won’t last long!

Jalapeño bacon dip recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 jalapeños
• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided use
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Tortilla or potato chips, for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Chop the jalapeños, leaving in seeds and membranes as desired to adjust heat level.
3. In a food processor add the chopped jalapeños, cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, bacon (reserve a tablespoon for garnish, if desired), smoked paprika and garlic powder. Process until well combined.
4. Pour into a baking dish. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and bacon.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm with chips.

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