2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

6-8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup mayonnaise

4-6 jalapenos, seeded and chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup diced green onions

1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (about 18)

½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

¼ cup butter, melted

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 8-by-8-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Blend cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Combine with bacon, mayonnaise, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and diced green onions in a bowl. Stir well. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Spread evenly. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese and melted butter. Sprinkle cracker crumb mixture all over the top of the dip. Bake 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Editor’s note: We garnished the dip with finely chopped red and yellow peppers.

Recipe courtesy of Marilles Mauer, Greensburg, Indiana