Description

Jalapeño popper cheese bread is the ultimate savory snack or party appetizer, combining crusty bread with a creamy, cheesy, and spicy topping inspired by classic jalapeño poppers. It features cream cheese, melty cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeños, making it perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving bold, cheesy comfort food.

Ingredients

Bread

1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise

Cheese Mixture

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Toppings

4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2–3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bread halves cut-side up.
Mix Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well blended.
Add Bacon and Jalapeños: Fold in the crumbled cooked bacon and half of the thinly sliced jalapeños into the cheese mixture evenly.
Spread Mixture on Bread: Evenly spread the cheese and jalapeño mixture over both halves of the bread placed on the baking sheet.
Add Toppings: Top the bread with the remaining jalapeño slices and chopped green onions if using.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil Topping: Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Notes

For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
You can prepare the bread ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time.