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Light Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

January 25, 2016 by Jeanette 12 Comments

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This Light Jalapeño Popper Dip is a healthy addition to any Game Day spread. Check out the recipe for the secret ingredient. Sponsored by Peapod.
Light Jalapeno Popper Dip - this lightened up version of a favorite dip is perfect for Game Day!

I remember the first time I bit into a jalapeño popper – it was so decadently cheesy, crusted with bread crumbs and just a bit spicy. Deep fried and stuffed with cheese, I can only imagine how many calories were in just one of those jalapeño poppers.

Super Bowl is just around the corner, so when Peapod asked me to create a recipe for them with a Super Bowl theme, I came up with this Light Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe, with all the flavors of a fried jalapeno popper, but lightened up, and in dip form.

Light Jalapeno Popper Dip - this lightened up version of a favorite dip is perfect for Game Day!

I love recreating healthier versions of favorite football snacks and have made lighter versions over the years, including a Skinny Queso Cheese Guacamole Dip, Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip, Skinny Philly Cheesesteak Dip, and Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip. One of my favorite skinny tricks is to substitute pureed low-fat cottage cheese for cream cheese in dips. It might sound a little strange, but trust me, it works.

Light Jalapeno Popper Dip - this lightened up version of a favorite dip is perfect for Game Day!

Flecks of pickled jalapeño pepper and roasted red bell pepper are scattered throughout this cheesy dip, which uses sharp cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese for best flavor. A crunchy breadcrumb topping mimics the crusted exterior of a fried stuffed jalapeño popper.

Light Jalapeno Popper Dip - this lightened up version of a favorite dip is perfect for Game Day!
Don’t forget to check out Peapod.com for all your Super Bowl needs. Their online grocery delivery service is a huge time saver – in addition to your grocery needs, you can order party trays and paper goods for the big game.

Here are some more Game Day Appetizers I found on From The Pod’s recipe index.

  • Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce
  • Sweet Buffalo Shrimp
  • Baked Crab Dip
  • Chicken Jalapeño Popper Dip
  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
  • Mini Game Day Cheesesteaks
Light Jalapeno Popper Dip - this lightened up version of a favorite dip is perfect for Game Day!
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Light Jalapeño Popper Dip

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, pureed in a food processor
  • 2 cups shredded light reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Breadcrumb topping

  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs for gluten-free version, process a few slices of gluten-free bread in food processor until crumbly
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeño peppers, roasted red bell peppers and scallions. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together panko crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of dip. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and hot.
  4. Serve with assorted bell pepper strips or tortilla chips.

Disclosure: This blog post was sponsored by Peapod as part of my participation in their Ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. EA-The Spicy RD says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Our friends just convinced us to host a Super Bowl party this year, and this dip looks just perfect!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 25, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Super Bowl parties are always so much fun!

      Reply
  2. Min says

    January 25, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    This just sounds and looks divine! I, too, remember when I first popped one of these poppers into my mouth (thanks, Jack in the Box)! I’m loving this healthier twist and can’t wait to try soon! The hubby is going to looove me 😉

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 29, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Min – my son loves this dip – hope your hubby does too!

      Reply
  3. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:11 am

    Holy Moses – this looks so amazingly delicious! Pinned and I can’t wait to try this 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 6, 2016 at 1:33 am

      Thanks Anne! This is so easy to make and satisfies any cravings for a jalapeno popper!

      Reply
  4. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I love that you made a jalapeno popper dip!!! Wow, what a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 6, 2016 at 1:33 am

      Thanks Alice! This is so easy to make – enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Deneen says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    HI Jeanette,

    What size baking dish is good for this recipe? I can’t wait to make it. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Deneen, you’ll need a baking dish that can hold about 5 cups – a shallow pie dish should be fine.

      Reply
  6. Terry M. says

    September 20, 2016 at 1:12 am

    I made this for game day yesterday. What a treat! They were delicious and had a nice kick too!

    By the way, I used an 8×8 pyrex and it was fine. One a little bit smaller, like a shallow pie dish
    mentioned above, would probably be best. Unfortunately I didn’t read that comment until after I made it. Thank you for the lighter version of the jalapeno popper!
    Terry

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 20, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Hi Terry – glad you enjoyed this lightened-up dip for game day! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂

      Reply

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