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Game Day Dip

A warm cheese and bacon dip with tomatoes and pickled jalapeños, under a crunchy chip topping.

Prep
10 min
Total
30 min
Serves
8

Kid-friendly: Spicy as written. For younger kids, cut back the jalapeños and use plain kettle chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup diced pickled jalapeños, plus 1 tablespoon of the brine
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for the top
  • 3 ounces Parmesan, shredded (about 3/4 cup), divided
  • 2 cups jalapeño kettle-cooked chips, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps

  1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, mayonnaise, jalapeños and brine, scallions, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Spread it in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
  3. 3Bake about 10 minutes, until warm.
  4. 4Toss the crushed chips with the butter and the rest of the Parmesan. Stir the dip until the cheese is fully melted, scatter the chips over it, and bake about 10 minutes more, until bubbly and lightly browned. Top with scallions.

Adapted from Southern Living. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

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