Name: Skillet Jalapeno Popper Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Philadelphia cream cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup Italiano shredded cheese; 1 can diced jalapenos; 2 strips bacon (cooked and diced *); 1 jalapeno (sliced for topping); 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 Tbsp butter (melted); Tortilla chips for dipping; * reserve 1 Tbsp for topping.

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Spice up your camping trip with our skillet jalapeno popper dip recipe! Enjoy the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and a kick of jalapeno heat around the campfire.

This skillet dip is perfect for sharing as an appetizer with friends or a light lunch with the family. We seriously have some kind of cheesy campfire dip every time that we go camping.

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We like to keep everything for this recipe stocked in the trailer all summer. All you need is a few simple ingredients from the grocery store; cream cheese, diced jalapenos, shredded cheese, mayo, sour cream, and crispy bacon!

Be sure the check out this cheesy foil packet campfire dip, chili cheese camping dip, and loaded cheesy skillet dip too!

Ingredients

Philadelphia cream cheese – The rich, creamy base that makes this dip irresistibly smooth and scoopable.
Sour cream – Adds tangy creaminess that balances out the heat from the jalapenos beautifully.
Mayonnaise – Helps create that ultra-luxurious texture and keeps the dip from drying out over the fire.
Italiano shredded cheese – A melty blend that brings bold flavor and the perfect cheese pull.
Diced jalapenos, canned – Deliver consistent heat and flavor without the prep — because camping should be easy.
Bacon, cooked and diced – Crispy, salty goodness that instantly upgrades this dip from “yum” to “legendary.” Reserve 1 Tbsp for topping.
Fresh jalapeno, sliced for topping – Adds a fresh pop of heat and lets everyone know this dip means business.
Panko breadcrumbs – Creates that crunchy, golden topping.
Butter, melted – Binds the breadcrumbs and helps them crisp up into buttery perfection.
Tortilla chips – The sturdy, dependable vehicle required for hauling this cheesy masterpiece to your mouth.

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.

2. Mix well.

3. Scoop into a large skillet.

4. Mix breadcrumbs with butter and sprinkle over the cheese mixture.

5. Top with sliced jalapenos and bacon.

6. Cook on the barbecue or over the fire for 20 minutes.

7. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.

We like to serve this dip with a variety of vegetables, crackers, and tortilla chips for dipping. The kids have tried eating it with a spoon — it’s just that good!

It’s easy to personalize this campfire jalapeno dip to your family’s liking. Simply substitute your favorite kind of cheese for the ones we use in this recipe.

The crusty bits along the outside of the skillet are a favorite!

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