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Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

September 1, 2013 by Melissa 6 Comments

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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.

Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

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.

Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

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

Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip

Smokin Pepper-Jack Cheese Dip
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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

  • 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 vegetables, crackers or tortilla chips.
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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Holiday, Mexican, Party Food Tagged With: bacon, dip, pepper jack cheese

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:44 am

    No problem at all, sometimes our eyes can be tricky! ☺ I hope you enjoy this dip, we really love it. Thanks so much for stopping by. ~ Melissa

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  2. Connie Smith says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Well goodness, it’s right there isn’t it. Sorry about that! This sounds delicious. I’ll try it for my next party.

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  3. Melissa says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Hi Connie, it comes after mayonnaise.

    Reply
  4. Connie Smith says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Did I miss it? Sour cream is an ingredient but I don’t see it in the recipe instructions.

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  5. Melissa says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Thanks Linda…and BACON! ☺

    Reply
  6. Linda says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    You know how much I love dips Melissa. I’ll be making this for sure, sounds fabulous!

    Reply

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