If you love jalapeño poppers, get ready to meet your new favorite party appetizer! This Jalapeno Popper Bread Bowl has everything you crave, creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and just the right amount of spicy kick, all baked inside a warm, toasty bread bowl. It’s the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that disappears fast at game days, holidays, or any gathering. With simple prep and big, bold flavor, this fun twist on a classic appetizer is guaranteed to steal the show!

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Ingredients

Here I explain the best ingredients for this jalapeno popper bread bowl recipe. For the exact ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Round sourdough bread loaf
  • Cream cheese
  • Cheddar cheese – I recommend grating the cheese at home, as it melts better than bagged pre-shredded cheese found at the grocery store.
  • Diced jalapenos – you’ll find these in a can, usually in the hispanic section of the grocery store. If you prefer less spice, you can use a can of diced green chilies. If you prefer more spice, you can double up on the jalapenos, or use fresh jalapenos, which are generally spicier than the canned jalapenos.
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Instructions

  1. Slice the ½ inch off of the round of sourdough bread. Cut a circle from the middle of the sourdough loaf being careful not to cut through to the bottom of the loaf.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and a can of diced jalapenos. Spoon this mixture into the middle of the loaf of bread that you cut out. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and the top piece of bread.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and into a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  4. Optional: after removing the bread bowl from the oven, remove the top piece of bread, and top the melted cheese center with cooked, crumbled bacon, and minced jalapenos.

For serving, cut slits every inch along the edge of the bread bowl, for easy pulling apart and dipping. Slice the top piece of bread into 2 inch pieces and serve it alongside the bread bowl. You can also toast the middle piece of bread that you cut out and serve it with the bread bowl. You can also add tortilla chips or vegetables, such as carrots and celery, to dip up the creamy, cheesy jalapeno dip.

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Jalapeno Cheese Bread Bowl

Jalapenos, cream cheese and cheddar cheese are spooned into a round of sourdough bread in this delicious Jalapeno Cheese Bread Bowl recipe, an awesome appetizer for holidays, parties and Super Bowl!
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

Optional toppings

  • ¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon jalapenos, minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos.
  • Slice the top ½ inch off of the round of sourdough bread. Cut a circle from the middle of the sourdough loaf being careful not to cut through to the bottom of the loaf.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture in the middle of the loaf. Top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese. 
  • Place on a baking dish and cover with the top slice of bread. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and slice the top piece of bread into cubes for dipping.
  • Optional: top the melty cheese mixture with cooked, crumbled bacon and minced jalapenos.
  • Cut slits every inch along the edge of the bread bowl, for easy pulling apart and dipping.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the optional bacon addition on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 357kcal (18%)Carbohydrates 32g (11%)Protein 14g (28%)Fat 20g (31%)Saturated Fat 11g (55%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 53mg (18%)Sodium 628mg (26%)Potassium 142mg (4%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 615mg (12%)Vitamin C 2mg (2%)Calcium 207mg (21%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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