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jalapeño popper casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and bold! This jalapeño popper casserole is the ultimate comfort food with Tex-Mex flair.
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Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2–3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups or more shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bunch chopped green onions plus extra for topping
  • 2 fresh jalapeños sliced thin (use more for extra heat)
  • 1 pack of bacon bits
  • 1 bag frozen hash browns 20–30 oz

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Step 2: Mix It All Together
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
  2. Cream cheese
  3. Sour cream
  4. Shredded chicken
  5. Shredded cheddar
  6. Chopped green onions
  7. Sliced jalapeños
  8. Bacon bits
  9. Frozen hash browns
  10. Stir until everything is evenly coated in creamy, cheesy goodness.
Step 3: Assemble and Top
  1. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared casserole dish.
  2. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheddar and chopped green onions for a golden, bubbly finish.
Step 4: Bake
  1. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling with flavor.
Step 5: Serve and Savor
  1. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Serve hot and watch it disappear fast!