Jalapeno Popper Dip

Found in Slow Cooker Favorites magazine.

 

8oz cream cheese, softened, cut up

8oz sour cream

1c (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese  

3 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled

2-3 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp butter

1/4c panko bread crumbs

 

In a 2qt slow cooker, combine first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low 2 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Before serving, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs; cook 3-4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle crumbs on dip and serve.