Jalapeno Popper Casserole

The great thing about this Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe is that it is perfect as a hearty game day appetizer, a potluck side dish, or a fun brunch recipe. Really you can make up any excuse, and we have, to serve this Jalapeno Popper Casserole

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME 35 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

SERVINGS: 12

INGREDIENTS:

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

2 (8 ounce) packages of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature

1 cup Sour Cream

2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese, divided

1 pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled

6 Jalapeno Peppers, deseeded and diced

1-2 pound bag of Tater Tots

6 Green Onions, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Line the baking dish with tater tots. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

3. White the tater tots are baking, cook bacon, blot fat away, and crumble into small pieces. Dice the peppers and slice the onions.

4. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream , 1 & 1/2 cups of Cheddar Jack cheese, bacon (save a little bit for the topping), diced Jalapeno peppers, and most of the sliced onions (save a few for the top). Stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.

5. Spread the Jalapeno mixture over the top of the tater tots.

6. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Sprinkle the extra bacon crumbles and onions slices over the top.

7. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.