If you love jalapeño poppers, you’re going to be obsessed with this Sourdough Jalapeño Popper Pull-Apart Bread! It takes everything you love about the classic appetizer (melty cheese, smoky bacon, tangy jalapeños, and creamy filling) and stuffs it into a sourdough loaf.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The result is a golden, gooey, pull-apart bread that’s perfect for parties, game days, or even a cozy family night in. The sourdough base gives it a hearty, rustic flavor, while the cream cheese filling keeps it rich and indulgent. A drizzle of honey at the end balances the spice with just the right touch of sweetness.
This is a crowd-pleasing recipe that looks fancy but is secretly so simple to make. You can prep it in minutes, bake it in the oven, and bring it to the table bubbling hot.
Trust me there won’t be a crumb left!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy: Just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven.
- Crowd favorite: Perfect appetizer for gatherings, holidays, or movie nights.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice level, switch up the cheese, or add extra flavor twists.
- Uses sourdough bread: A hearty loaf makes the best base for stuffing and baking.
Sourdough Jalapeño Popper Pull-Apart Bread
Equipment
- Serrated bread knife (to slice the loaf cleanly)
Ingredients
- 1 whole sourdough bread boule
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella + cheddar blend)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon (about 8 slices)
- 1 jar pickled jalapeño slices
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Slice: Without cutting all the way through, slice the bread diagonally one way, then the other, creating a diamond pattern.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Fold in bacon.
- Stuff: Press filling deep into the cuts of the bread. Tuck jalapeño slices in throughout.
- Bake: Bake 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is golden.
- Finish: Drizzle with honey and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Adjust jalapeños based on spice preference.
- For easy reheating, wrap leftovers in foil and warm at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Try swapping bacon for sausage, or jalapeños for roasted peppers if you prefer.
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Happy Baking!
Sarah
