Protein Jalapeño Popper Dip
Creamy, cheesy jalapeño popper dip made healthier and higher protein with a Greek yogurt base.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños diced
- 1 tbsp brine from jar/can of pickled jalapeños
- 2 fresh jalapeños seeded, diced small
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Breadcrumb topping
- 2 tbsp butter or neutral oil
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs unsalted
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt note: if using salted butter, you can omit this salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, add Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese. Mix with a hand mixer (or whisk vigorously) until smooth. Add ½ cup shredded cheese and remaining dip ingredients. Mix to combine. Transfer to an oven safe 1 qt baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together all topping ingredients.
- Top prepared dip with remaining cheese, and then breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes (check frequently to avoid burning).
- Serve alongside your favorite dippers, garnish with green onions and jalapeño slices if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 0.4mg
