Well, it’s game on!  Denver vs. Seattle .  If you’re a fan of football this is what it’s all about!

If you are a fan of jalapeño poppers, you know how great and addictive they can be.   This Roasted Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon gives you the same great flavor in an  easy-to-make dip.  This dip will be perfect for game day!

First, you are going to roast the jalapeños to bring out that wonderful flavor, and then combine that with bacon {of course, because everything is better with bacon – right?} , cream cheese  and cheddar for a fabulous dip.  Better yet, you can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven to bake before you need it.  Then just grab a bag of chips and dig in!

Roasted Jalapeño  Popper Dip with Bacon

Ingredients

8 jalapeños. halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Directions

Pre-heat a broiler or grill to medium-high. Toss the jalapeño halves with the olive oil and roast under the broiler or char on the grill until softened and blackened, about 3 minutes per side.

Turn the oven to 400ºF.  Let the peppers cool enough to handle them, then chop them up.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayo , the crumbled bacon, the chopped roasted peppers, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.   Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2  or 2 quart baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese and crushed chips.  Bake the dip until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.  Serve with chips and/or  veggies.