POPPIN' CHEESE DIP

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I love jalapeno pepper and created this dip to showcase them. It makes a lot and is affordable so it is a perfect choice when you're feeding a crowd.-Julie Roush, Woodstock, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno peppers
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic salt until blended; set aside. Drain peppers and discard juice. Cut peppers lengthwise; open and lay flat. Remove seeds if desired; finely chop peppers. Stir into cheese mixture. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate., In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.