Jalapeno Popper Dip

So I found this recipe on pinterest and had to try it…

2 8 oz packages cream cheese (I used 1/3 less fat), at room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
6 jalapeno peppers, seeded, ribbed and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T cilantro, finely chopped
2 T lime juice
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
1 tsp Ancho chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup panko bread crumbs
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese
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and mayo.
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Add bell peppers,
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jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, 1/2 cup shredded cheese,
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and half of the chili powder and cumin. Mix well to combine to a uniform mixture. Spread dip into a baking pan,
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smoothing into an even layer.
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Top with remaining shredded cheese,
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cover with bread crumbs
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and sprinkle with remaining chili powder and cumin.
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Bake approximately 30 minutes until cheese is hot and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips.
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and this is about 20 minutes after it was served…
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Make this dip, You will NOT be disappointed!

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