Jalapeno Popper Dip

I have been eyeing this recipe for some time and was excited to give it a try as my selection for this edition of the Recipe Swap hosted by A Taste of Home Cooking. I am a huge fan of jalapeño poppers so turning it into a dip was right up my ally. I chose to use fresh jalapeños rather than canned that the original recipe called for as I had them on hand. I do not think this alteration took away from the recipe, so feel free to use what you have!

This is an easy appetizer for game day that will certainly be making more appearances at our house.

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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Source:Kate's Recipe Box, from Annie's Eats, originally from My Baking Addiction

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c mayonnaise
4 oz chopped green chilies
2 jalapeños, diced
1/2 c Mexican Style cheese, shredded
1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c panko breadcrumbs
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 375F. In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, green chilies, jalapeños and shredded cheeses. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until smooth and evenly combined. Spread the mixture into a baking dish.

In a separate bowl combine the panko and Parmesan and stir with a fork. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake for25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.