Homemade Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon | I Heart Recipes

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.

Chop up the green onion.

Slice jalapeno peppers, remove seeds, and rinse under water.

Dice jalapeno peppers until fine.

In a large mixing bowl, add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese.

Whip the cream cheese until airy and fluffy.

Add in 1/2 cup light sour cream and mix.

Add 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing and mix until well combined.

Add the diced jalapeno peppers and chopped green onion to the bowl.

Add 1 cup colby jack cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled bacon to the mixture.

Stir or fold everything until well incorporated.

Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie pan and smooth it out.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs on top.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Serve with snack crackers or chips.

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