Jalapeno Popper Casserole

For the Topping:

• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preparing the Casserole Base

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Jalapeños

While the bacon is cooking, seed and chop the jalapeños. If you prefer a milder dish, remove all the seeds and membranes. For extra heat, leave some seeds in.

Step 4: Mix the Casserole Base

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.

In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Combine and Spread

Add the cream cheese mixture to the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well combined. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

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