This dip has only eight ingredients, but it tastes just like a jalapeno popper.

Enter: Picnic Dip.

Studded with pickled jalapenos and crispy bacon, its slightly spicy, like a deconstructedjalapeno popper.

Southern Living Picnic Dip in a bowl to serve with chips and vegetables

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel

Ingredients

1/2cup(4 oz.

)cream cheese, at room temperature

1(16-oz.

)container sour cream, at room temperature

1 1/2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese(about 6 oz.)

3/4cuppickled diced jalapeno chiles, drained (from 1 [12-oz.]

Add sour cream; whisk until combined.

Fold in Cheddar, pickled jalapenos, garlic powder, cayenne, and 3/4 cup of the bacon.

Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish evenly with jalapenos and remaining 1/4 cup bacon.

Serve cold or at room temperature with crudites or potato chips.

Ingredients For Picnic Dip

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