RECIPES

Warm Jalapeno Popper Dip

Active Time

25 Minutes

Servings

Makes

4 cups

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
8 ounces Sartori Classic Fontina cheese, shredded (2 cups)
3 ounces Sartori Classic Asiago cheese, finely shredded and divided (about 1 cup)
3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 bag (13 ounces) wavy potato chips, divided

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Asiago, Cream Cheese or Fontina can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F.
Fry bacon, in batches, in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl until blended. Stir in the fontina, 1/2 cup asiago, jalapeno peppers and half of the bacon. Spoon into a greased 1 1/2-quart or 2-quart baking dish.
Measure 1/2 cup crushed potato chips. Add the chips, remaining asiago and bacon to bacon drippings in the skillet; toss to combine. Sprinkle chips mixture over top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with remaining potato chips.

Recipe Tip

Avoid touching face when handling jalapeno peppers. Consider wearing gloves, as oils may burn skin.

Cheesemonger Tip

Sartori is a fourth-generation, family-owned company. Known for their artisan cheeses, Sartori has won over 200 awards at the most competitive cheese competitions in the U.S. and around the world.