Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip – Chips and dip like this smokin pepper jack cheese dip just never go out of fashion.  There’s always going to be an event where dips of some sort will be served.  Definitely at my house. The only challenge is coming up with fun flavor combinations that all of your guests will love.

This dip is for those who like a little smokiness and heat with their munchies. And, there’s bacon!  You can prepare this dip ahead of time and then bake it just before serving.  It makes for fun eats anytime of year!

Ingredients you’ll need:
8 oz softened onion & chive cream cheese
1 cup real mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp taco/fiesta seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper or chili powder
3 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese, divided
8 oz bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 [4 oz] can chopped green chilies, drained
3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, divided
assorted dippers: corn chips, bread sticks, tortilla chips, pretzels, vegetables

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Spritz a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.  Using a hand mixer whip together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and ground chipotle pepper until smooth.  By hand, stir in 2 cups of shredded pepper-jack cheese, crumbled bacon, green chilies, and 2 Tbsp chopped chives.

Spread into the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.  Bake for 30 minutes.  Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately with your choice of dippers.  Yield: approx. 4 cups

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Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

Servings 4 cups

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 8 oz softened onion & chive cream cheese
• 1 cup real mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp taco/fiesta seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper or chili powder
• 3 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese divided
• 8 oz bacon cooked & crumbled
• 1 [4 oz] can chopped green chilies drained
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives divided
• assorted dippers: corn chips bread sticks, tortilla chips, pretzels, vegetables

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Using a hand mixer whip together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and ground chipotle pepper until smooth.
3. By hand, stir in 2 cups of shredded pepper-jack cheese, crumbled bacon, green chilies, and 2 Tbsp chopped chives.
4. Spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately with your choice of vegetables, crackers or tortilla chips.