Description
Savory Jalapeno Popper Bites In A Cup for Easy Snacking
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Sausage or Ground Beef (Try turkey or chicken for a lighter option.)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Neufchâtel cheese works as a lower-fat substitute.)
- 8 oz Velveeta (Any processed cheese can provide similar melting properties.)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Consider Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.)
- 1 can Rotel Tomatoes (Choose mild or spicy based on your preference.)
- 1 can Corn (Black-eyed peas can offer a unique flavor profile.)
- 1 can Black Beans (Feel free to use any canned beans.)
- 1 tbsp Chipotle Seasoning (Chili powder or taco seasoning works as replacements.)
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce (Optional for extra heat; adjust to your taste.)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a medium skillet, brown the ground meat of your choice—sausage or beef—until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep your dip lean and delicious.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Carefully transfer the browned meat into a spacious crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Add cream cheese, Velveeta, sour cream, undrained Rotel tomatoes, drained corn, rinsed black beans, chipotle seasoning, and optional hot sauce.
- Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Cook and Melt: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for about 2 hours, or until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot, creamy, and inviting.
- Final Stir: Give the dip a final stir before serving, melting any last bits of cheese.
- Serve Warm: Scoop the delicious dip into a bowl or straight from the crockpot. Pair with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level with more or less hot sauce.
- Serve with a variety of dipping options like veggies or bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Cowgirl Queso Crockpot Dip, Jalapeno Popper Bites, Snack, Appetizer