How to make Jalapeno Popper Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective substitute with similar tang.

Let 2 blocks of cream cheese sit out to soften.

Finely dice 2 large jalapenos and add to the mixing bowl.

Finely dice 1 onion and add to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of Heath ril's garlic halpo rub and 1 tablespoon of Malcolm Reed's Grande Gringo rub to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients in the bowl until smooth and well incorporated.

Add one more diced jalapeno to the mixture and mix again.

Grease a cast iron skillet and transfer the mixture into it, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (Mexican blend and sharp cheddar), and 3 tablespoons of melted butter; mix thoroughly.

Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the dip in the skillet.

Add jalapeno rings on top for garnish.

Preheat the Yoda smoker to 350°F.

Place the skillet in the smoker and cook for 35 to 45 minutes, checking for doneness.

Remove from the smoker when the top is crispy and golden.

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