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Jalapeno Popper Dip

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Jalapeno Popper Dip
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A hot cheesy dip inspired by the flavours of jalapeno peppers with a crunchy panko bread crumb topping.

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I had been coming across this recipe for jalapeno popper dip on sites like Big Red Kitchen for a while and I had just been itching to try it. I really like jalapeno poppers and this dip has all of the elements that make jalapeno poppers so good, from the jalapenos to the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the crunchy bread crumb crust. With the temex kick that I have been on lately it was the perfect time to try this dip out. The jalapeno popper dip was easy to make and the results were great! I increased the amount of jalapenos and added some fresh jalapenos for even more jalapeno flavour and heat. The dip was nice and warm and gooey and oh so tasty! I really enjoyed the spicy cheesy dip and its crunchy topping and I will definitely be making it again. I served the jalapeno popper dip with lime tortilla chips for dipping.

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

A hot cheesy dip inspired by the flavours of jalapeno peppers with a crunchy panko bread crumb topping.

ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapenos (pickled), drained
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
directions
  1. Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmigiano reggiano and jalapenos in a bowl and pour into a baking dish.
  2. Mix the panko bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano and sprinkle over the dip.
  3. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the sides are bubbling and the cheese cheese has melted and turned golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
Slow Cooker: Mix everything except the panko, place it in the slow cooker and cook until the cheese is nice and melted about 1-2 hours on high or 2-4 hours on low. Toast the panko and sprinkle it on top just before serving.
Tip: Add crumbled bacon for the bacon wrapped jalapeno popper version!
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  7. Anonymous says

    March 24, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Fun party idea! I wonder what this mixture would be like to blend with the insides of a stuffed baked potato? I can see it served with chili ladled over top. Yum!

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  23. Kirby! says

    March 24, 2009 at 7:01 am

    I love jalapeno poppers!!! Sometimes I try to pretend like I’m too good for them because they’re usually served at places like Chili’s and Friday’s, but you can’t deny how tasty they are. And what a creative idea to make it into a dip!

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  33. Kelly says

    March 24, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Oh that is making me hungry! I think I may have that with dinner tonight. Looks like I’m cooking Tex-mex! Thanks for posting this! Really.

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  40. nick says

    March 24, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    I think the only way you could’ve made me want to eat this more would have been to show up at my apartment with it piping hot in hand.

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  42. Marti says

    March 24, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Kevin,

    Do you think this would work with fresh jalapenos?

    I love the flavor of peppers, but I think I’d rather use fresh so I can remove the seeds. That way, I’ll get more flavor, but less heat.

    Yes/no/maybe?

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  44. Jennifer says

    March 24, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    How do you stay thin with all the great food you make? ;0)

    My sister in law makes a similar artichoke dip. I hate everything in it separately, like mayonnaise, sour cream, artichokes, but once that baby gets baked, I can’t get enough!!

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  50. Anonymous says

    March 24, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Sounds all good. Love jalapenos! Wonder if we could come up with a recipe for homemade lime tortilla chips…?

    Reply

  57. Maki says

    March 24, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Wow, your blog is just amazing! I love the Mexican stuff, I made up a Pico de Gallo just today for lunch! Now that i know your site i’ll look for your delicious recipes very often !!!

    PS: I own a food blog too (since a couple of weeks, lol), in Italian. Take a look if you want 😀

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  59. Jeph says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Oh man Kevin, you are KILLING me with all the great food lately!!! I love Chipotles as well – and I’ve had a hard time getting the lime/cilantro rice just right – but like you, I’ve just added some lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro (and maybe a little olive oil to try and spread the flavors a little more uniformly?).

    And now this popper dip? YUM! I just planted seeds for two different green varieties of jalapenos PLUS purple jalapenos for this summers garden! I’m sure I’ll be making this stuff with homegrown spice this summer…

    Thanks for all the great entries!

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  76. ChichaJo says

    March 26, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Jalapeno poppers used to be my favorite movie snack…I say used to be because they have completely stopping selling them here! So you can imagine my delight seeing this recipe! Thank you!!!

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  77. Carolyn says

    March 26, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Oh wow – poppers are a rare and (until now) secret indulgence of this natural foods enthusiast. This is going to be my first favorited picture on Tastespotting, and possibly dinner tomorrow night. 🙂

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  79. Anonymous says

    March 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    This very good. I chopped the jalapenos before adding them and made bruschetta instead of using tortilla chips. Mmmmmmmm …… (that’s from my ds) =)

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  81. Michelle says

    April 6, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    What a fantastic idea for a dip! I love jalapeno poppers, but they’re a bit “involved” to make for just me. However, I can totally get behind a dip!

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  82. Anonymous says

    April 27, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    This was a really good dip and it was extremely easy to make! I served it with Stacy’s pita chips (love those chips).

    Reply

  83. Mary and Sean says

    June 6, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Hi Kevin,

    I made this dip and took it to a party last night. It was gone in about 5 minutes and during the speeches, I was even honored for bringing it…amazing. Thank you!

    on a side note, have you ever made cheese? I just posted about trying…fun, but hard!

    Reply

  86. The Pettits says

    July 3, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    So, I made this popper dip last weekend for my twin brother in law's birthday. All I have to say is that the dip was the main topic of the night! No joke!! I got countless compliments for making it. 🙂 It wasn't too spicy so the whole crowd could enjoy it. Making it tomorrow night for a 4th of July get together!! Thanks Kevin!!! xo

    Reply

  87. Ehme says

    July 13, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I made a double batch of this for a 4th of July BBQ and it was gone in 10 minutes. I always want to make everything you post. Thank you!

    Reply

  88. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    I've made this dip twice now and everyone loves it. I like that the recipe calls for actual chili peppers…love that kick! Thanks!

    Reply

  89. Anonymous says

    August 13, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Someone brought this to a potluck at work and it was delicious!!! I LOVED this so much I had to google the recipe!!! Everyone should try this!!!

    Reply

  91. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    I made this for a birthday party and it was amazing, everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe! I will definitely make this again — yum!!

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  95. Carolyn says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Kevin, I've been meaning to report back on this for months. I brought it to a party a while back, and it was a raging success. People met because they were crowding around the bowl. Numbers were exchanged. Perhaps someday marriages will be consummated. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

  96. Jackie says

    November 3, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    I made this last weekend and it was to die for. So delicious. I made it with slices of jalapenos that I found at Trader Joe's and it turned out awesome.

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  97. Dawn Black says

    November 22, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Anxious to try this as the first time I did I used Rachael Ray's recipe and just found it to be bland. Will let you know how I like yours. It sounds yummy. Off to the store to get the ingredients.

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  103. Anonymous says

    January 1, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I made this last night to bring to a New Year's Eve party. Everyone loved it and it pretty much disappeared. I did not put in the optional pepper or put on bread crumbs. I added a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Yum. It was actually quite mild and very flavorful. The lime tortilla chips also went very well. Thanks for the recipe!

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  104. Anonymous says

    January 11, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    This dip is so friggin good. Make some sliders and dollop a spoonful of this stuff on the burgers. I suggest slipping on a 2nd pair of undies before giving this a whirl because it's so good you'll probably crap yourself. worth it.

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  105. Marina says

    January 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I made a few revisions to this great dip. I used sour cream instead of mayo (I'm not a huge mayo fan, so I went with sour cream) and I chopped the jalapeno slices. I chopped the slices because I want there to be jalapenos in every bite, and I found that using whole slices, you didn't get jalapenos with every scoop. I will be bringing this to a superbowl party next month! great stuff!

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  106. Jenn & Cardy says

    January 14, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    I made this dip for a party we had last weekend. Loved it! Probably one of the best dips I've ever had. Our small group polished it off so fast I was wishing I had doubled the recipe. I can't wait to make this again soon!

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  108. Sonia says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Hey there Kevin,
    Just wanted to say thanks so much for all the delicious recipes. I have followed your blog for quite some time and every time you post something new it looks positively mouth-watering. I made this dip along with the cheesy bean dip yesterday for the Jets/Colts game and this one definitely came out on top! The only thing I changed was to mix a little olive oil with the panko/parm topping to ensure it got nice and golden.
    I'll be making this recipe for years to come. Thank a million!

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  110. BestBonnieBakes says

    February 20, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    I love this dip! It is a party favorite everytime I make it. I started my own blog and I added this recipe and borrowed your picture. I hope that's ok! You were my inspiration to start my own blog. Thank you!

    Reply

  111. Doug says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    I made this dip for a celebration at work today. HUGE success. I made a double match but would have been ok making a triple. Everyone raved about it and wanted the recipe. Awesome flavor and will certainly be made again for parties in the future.

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  113. katiem030 says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I've been wanting to make this for over a year now. I finally made it last night and it was super, super yummy! I think that the Panko bread crumb topping makes it like real poppers, but without the fuss of stuffing and frying them.
    I will definitely make it again. The only thing I will change is to chop the pickled jalapenos.

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  115. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:45 am

    OMG!!! this was the best dip I have ever had! I shared the recipe with my facebook friends! thanks so much! I will be bringing the dip with me this thanksgiving. I'm sure it will be "gobbled up" in no time!

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  116. Nisha says

    December 3, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Delicious!! I made this for a party last week! I used a half bottle of jalapenos instead, and followed the rest of the recipe. It tastes exactly liked the inside of a popper! Crowd favorite! Thanks Kevin!

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  119. Darlene says

    January 3, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Made this dip for New Year's and it's absolutely as good as it looks. This is so rich and jalapeno jot! Just a bite here and there is all you can take! I've had poppers with raspberry jelly on the side and found myself hankering for some to go along with the dip. Thanks, Kevin!

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  122. MD Knight says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Making this for tonight's Black and Yellow SupahBowl party. Your site is a always a must visit along with the biggies like Epicurious and FoodTv.

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  126. Laura Jeanne says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:34 am

    These look delicious. I have to say I am addiceted to spice these days and I have made popper dip before but I love how these are individuals and they look so tasty. I will have to save your recipe and try them again.
    ahealthyjalapeno.com
    yumm. Thanks 🙂

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  127. The Engling's says

    April 9, 2011 at 4:10 am

    I was so excited when I saw this recipe! I was a little skeptical, but was SO amazed by the likeness to a real jalapeno popper, plus it's super easy to make! Very easy to double and make spicier if need be, LOVE IT!

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  129. Greta says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I first came across your blog two months ago. I've made this dip for three gatherings and it's always a hit! I did not have cheddar to add to the batch I made last night, so I subbed pepper jack. For a little sweetness and smokiness, I also added half of a bell pepper I had previously roasted on the grill; next time I will roast the jalapenos too. And I looove the idea of smearing some of this on a burger. :p

    Thanks so much for posting this!

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  133. Jeff says

    August 28, 2011 at 1:16 am

    My girlfriend has made this several times based on your recipe. We refer to it as "friendship dip" because it has made her very popular at social gatherings and other occasions where we bring it as our contribution.

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  137. Mara @ Super Savings says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:16 am

    I just made this for our Housewarming Party on Saturday and it was fantastic!! Everyone loved it and it was so simple.

    My only change was that I forgot about putting the topping on until it was done cooking, so I added it and put it under the broiler for a minute to brown…..except that I forgot that it was in there and completely charred the topping!

    I ended up just scraping it off and serving as it was – still amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing — this will certainly be on regular rotation!

    ~ Mara @ Super Savings

    p.s. here's my blog post where I raved and recommended the recipe — http://supersavingsblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/housewarming-party-better-late-than.html

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  139. . says

    December 26, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I made this dip for our family appetizer contest at Christmas and WON 1'st PLACE!!!! This is a great dip. Love the crunchy topping. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  140. Anonymous says

    January 1, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    This is such a yummy dip! Its become my go to dip! Its easy to make and gets rave reviews.. Ive been asked for the recipe both times I made it! Thanks for sharing it!

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  141. Faith says

    January 15, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I used these ingredient ratios, but tossed them into my Lil Dipper crock pot and let it do it's thing. When it was at the desired temp and everything melted, I sprinkled it with breadcrumbs. SO GOOD!! Thanks for the recipe.

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  142. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    My hubby and I made this the other day! It was really good. He made a joke "it reminds me of jalapeno poppers!" Obviously, he LOVED it and made a stupid joke to prove it. I think I would add more cheddar since I love cheesy goodness. Thank you for sharing!

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  143. Christina says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I made this for New Years Eve and it was SO DELICIOUS! I used an 8oz jar of pickled jalapenos (no fresh peppers) because that's what I had on hand, and I wanted it to be nice and hot. It was even better than an actual jalapeno popper. My husband and I polished off the whole dip in one night! I can't wait to make it again!

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  145. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    if i prepare this dip the night before (without the panko breadcrumbs), will the heat ;evel increase since the jalepenos will have time to sit in the cheese?

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  147. Becky says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I can't believe how much this actually tastes like a jalapeno popper. I doubled the recipe and took to a Superbowl party, and it was a huge hit. I LOVE THIS!

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  148. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I got this recipe after tasting it at a New Year's Eve party. Made it myself (doubled everything) last weekend for a family birthday celebration. It was the first thing gone! I now have an easy, delicious dip for home or for taking to potlucks! I love it because it not only tastes amazing, but it's so easy to moderate the spiciness depending on who will be eating it. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!

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  149. Hilary says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    I made this recipe and took it over to a friend's house for an evening in with drinks… WOW. Tasted just like a popper and everyone went crazy for it. Creamy and cheesy with just the right amount of heat. The topping was also delicious. Can't wait to make it again!

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  153. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    This was fabulous! Made it pretty much exactly as directed with one exception. I chopped up and rendered until crisp about 6 slices of bacon. It added a wonderful smoke flavour to the dip. It was the most popular item on the buffet table by far!! Thanks for a terrific recipe!

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  157. Nana says

    April 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    I just finished tasting this. It is addictive! The only change I made was I used 2 oz of green chiles & 2 oz of pickled jalapenos (chopped).

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  159. Unknown says

    June 10, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Made this for a shower yesterday and it was probably the most popular dish there – I thought it might be too spicy, but ALL age groups loved it and it was devoured. I will be making this over and over again – thank you!

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  161. Christin says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I made this last night and it was SPICY but delicious. I might have used a little too much jalapeno. May try canned chopped chiles next time. Yum!

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  162. ACinCbus says

    July 18, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Is this best served piping hot out of the oven or would it also be good served cold the next day at a potluck? We have a microwave at work. Would it be a good idea to warm it up?

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  168. Anonymous says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    If I was to take this to a tailgate party would you just serve it cold? It is an hour away so I could bake it before I leave and serve it warmish?

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  169. Kevin says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Anonymous: It is better warm but warmish works. If you have cooler or other insulating container you could use that to keep more warmth in it.

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  175. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Recently just discovered your blog. Can't wait to try some of these recipes. Can you make this dip ahead of time and bake it before your guests arrive?

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  178. Shaun Nansel Whipple says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I make this every time we have a party and it's always a huge hit! People ask for it to be brought! I double the recipe and leave out fresh jalapeños. I normally use a 1/3 of the can but today I used a whole can! Yum!

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  182. Kevin says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Anonymous: If you like the heat like I do, leave the seed in, otherwise you can make it milder by removing them first. Keep in mind that the cheese will temper the spicy heat.

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  186. Kevin says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Anonymous: I do not think that regular breadcrumbs would get nice and crispy like the panko breadcrumbs. This dip is great without the topping as well so I would probably skip it if I could not get panko breadcrumbs.

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  187. JK says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Wasn't that spicy, which was great as my friends aren't into anything that's too hot. I love hot and spicy. They basically devoured the whole thing. It was a huge hit. Thanks! Going to try your bacon cheeseburger dip next.

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  188. What a Dish! says

    May 30, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    This was DELICIOUS!!! My husband and I just sat around eating this for "dinner" tonight, because I was really itching to try this recipe. I can't get cans of jalapenos here so I just used a few ounces from a jar of pickled ones. I left out the fresh. So good!

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  189. Anonymous says

    June 16, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I made this and it came out so good i closed my eyes and pretened i was the Queen of England too good to Eat it but turned out to be a Hit with my Guest .

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  190. amyl nz says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Poppers were my favorite late night (or any time really) snack in my pre-vegan days. The jalapeno garlic havarti is the only vegan cheese that I like! This is the best recipe EVER!

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  191. Nicole C. says

    November 29, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I made this today for an app at my family's Thanksgiving dinner. everyone loved it! Thanks for a great recipe. The only thing I'll change is less jalapeno but thats only because I am the type of person who prefers not alot of spice.

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  196. Patricia D. says

    December 19, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I don't know if you still read comments from your old posts, but I have been making this for over 3 years, and it is still my number one requested "pitch-in" dish to bring. Thank you for posting it so long ago!

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  199. Twila says

    May 19, 2017 at 1:30 am

    I am always requested to bring this dip to every party I go to! The only things I do different is use fresh jalapeños ( I take the seeds out) and add mild green chilies. I always have to double, as it goes fast! Thanks for posting!

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