Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (115g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 4 oz (115g) bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 tbsp (30ml) canned diced green chiles
- 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
- 1/4 cup (25g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp (15ml) melted butter
- Fresh chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced jalapeños and sauté for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt together until smooth. Fold in the garlic powder, sautéed jalapeños, green chiles, and two-thirds of the shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Mix the melted butter with panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is deep golden brown.