Keto Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip
Make sure to bake the crust until it’s dark brown on top. There’s more flavor when everything caramelizes in the center and on top. You can mix the dip ingredients several days ahead of time, and then bake it off when needed. It helps to let the cold unbaked dip come to room temperature before baking.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 g) Cream Cheese , at room temperature (1 package)
- 1 cup (224 g) Mayonnaise (preferably Best Foods/Hellmans brand)
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) freshly grated Cheddar cheese , divided
- 2-3 Jalapeños , diced (seeded if desired for less spicy)
- 1 medium Onion , diced (try using sweet onion, it'll taste better!)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Black Pepper , freshly cracked if possible
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Chili Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the cream cheese, mayo, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, onion, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder until everything is thoroughly combined.Transfer the mixture into a 6-inch (15-cm) baking dish or any oven-safe dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake at 350° (175°C) for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until everything is melted together and the top crust is brown and almost burnt-looking. The darker brown the crust becomes, the better the flavors are.Serve with crunchy low carb vegetables such as radishes, cucumber and celery.
If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 725mg, Potassium: 149mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 748IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 293mg, Iron: 1mg