Light Jalapeno Popper Dip

Name: Light Jalapeno Popper Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup light mayonnaise; 2 8-ounce packages 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese, softened; 1 4-ounce can diced jalapeños, drained; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup); 1 cup 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese

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This recipe is not dairy free. It was published before Simply Whisked went dairy free, but I have chosen not to remove it as a reference for incoming traffic. Feel free to swap dairy free substitutes for the ingredients to make it dairy free.

Who doesn’t love a good jalapeno popper? I know I do. They might be my favorite in the greasy bar food category – along with deep fried cheese curds – deliciously bad for you. When I first saw the idea of jalapeno popper dip, I just knew I would love it, but I didn’t love the idea of a baking dish full of calories and fat. So my simple fix was to make a light jalapeno popper dip using light mayonnaise, neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat cream cheese), and reduced fat cheddar cheese. But guess what. You can’t even tell. This dip tastes just like jalapeno poppers. Don’t get me wrong though – this is still not that healthy – its just healthier than the full fat option.

It only takes about 5 minutes of prep time before it goes into the oven. And my favorite part – you can even make it the night before and bake it when you’re ready to serve. Serve with Ritz crackers or tortilla chips.