How to Make Easy Vegan Jalapeno Popper Dip
This jalapeno popper dip is extremely easy to make and can be used in several different ways. Use it as a dip for pretzels and crackers, as a spread for the inside of a bacon grilled cheese sandwich, or as the filling for traditional deep-fried jalapeno poppers.
Ingredients
Jalapeno Popper Dip
- One 8 ounce container (1 cup) plain vegan cream cheese (I used the brand Kite Hill)
- 1/2 cup favorite shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- 2-3 jalapenos (seeds and veins removed and discarded), minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (use the whole onion except for the last inch with the root)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- *Optional: 4 slices vegan bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces (I use the Hickory and Sage Benevolent Bacon by the brand Sweet Earth. I also only add this into the dip if I don't plan on using the dip in the bacon grilled cheese sandwich!)
*Optional: Breadcrumb Topping (If you want to enjoy the dip warmed!)
- 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan, grated (I use Follow Your Heart's)
- 1 tbsp vegan butter, melted
One Jalapeno Popper & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- 2 slices white bread of choice (I used sourdough)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 3 slices favorite vegan cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeno popper dip
- 6 thin slices jalapeno
- 4 slices vegan bacon, cooked (I used the Hickory and Sage Benevolent Bacon by the brand Sweet Earth)
Instructions
Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Add all of the jalapeno popper dip ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
Breadcrumb Topping + How to Bake the Dip
- Stir the breadcrumb topping ingredients together until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Evenly distribute the dip in a small oven-safe dish. I used a 9-inch by 6-inch shallow, rectangular glass dish.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb topping across the dip.
- Bake the dip on the middle oven rack for 20 minutes, rotating it halfway through. NOTE: You can skip the breadcrumb topping and still bake the dip if you'd like! I would recommend covering the dip with tin foil and then still bake it for 20 minutes.
Jalapeno Popper & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Place a large saute pan over medium/medium-low heat.
- Spread one tablespoon of vegan butter onto one side of each piece of bread.
- Place both of the pieces of bread, butter side down, into the warmed saute pan.
- Cut the three slices of the cheese in half to give you six halves. Place three halves on each slice of bread.
- On top of one slice of bread, spread the jalapeno popper dip over the pieces of cheese.
- Then, top the dip with the slices of jalapeno and then the pieces of cooked vegan bacon.
- Place a lid over the saute pan and cook the open-faced sandwich for a few minutes until the vegan cheese has completely melted and the bread's undersides are golden brown and crispy.
- Then, lift the piece of bread with just the slices of cheese on it, and flip it over the other slice of bread holding everything else.
- Gently press the sandwich down ever so slightly. Cut it in half and enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!