Food on Facebook: Jalapeno Popper Dip

Facebook.com is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but it's also serving as a platform for sharing favorite recipes. Some of the dishes are delish, and others don't live up to the endorsements.

Here’s one to try:

Ingredients

1 4oz can diced jalapenos, well-drained OR 4-6 fresh jalapenos, roasted and diced (include seeds if you like it really spicy)

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 cup + 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 tablespoon dried parsley

Instructions

1. In a mixer or by hand, combine cream cheese and sour cream.

2. Add cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, and diced jalapenos, mix well.

3. Spoon into 8x8 baking dish, spreading evenly.

4. Blend breadcrumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, and dried parsley, using a fork or your fingers, until crumbly.

5. Sprinkle the buttery crumb topping evenly over the cream cheese mixture.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until hot and breadcrumbs are golden brown. Do not overcook.

7. Serve with bread or crackers.

Recipe from www.spendwithpennies.com