Jalapeno Popper Dip

For the holidays I had the fam-fam over.  I like to make something for people to munch on before dinner since they are usually asking me when dinner will be ready, snacks keep their mouth full :)  I served this with tortilla chips.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 C mayonnaise
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
1/4 C panko bread crumbs

1. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and jalapenos.
2. Spread into greased baking dish. (I used a bowl 6" in diameter.)
3. Sprinkle panko bread crumbs and Parmesan over the top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes.
5. Turn broiler on low and broil for 2 to 3 minutes so the top can brown.  (Watch it!)

A trick to finding a spicy or mild jalapeno is to look at the skin.  If the skin has cracks or scars on it then it will be spicier than a smooth skinned one.  Many times a smooth skinned jalapeno will have very little or no spice after the seeds are removed.

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