Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your dip will bake evenly and bubble up to perfection.

Prepare your baking dish: Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter. This will make it easier to serve the dip once it's ready!

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use an electric mixer or a spatula to blend them together until smooth and creamy.

Pro Tip: Make sure the cream cheese is softened—this makes the mixing process much easier and avoids any lumps.

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese to the bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.

Fold in the crumbled bacon, diced jalapenos, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dip.

Pro Tip: If you want the dip to have a stronger kick, leave some of the jalapeno seeds in!

Transfer the dip mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and melted butter. This will create a crispy, golden topping when baked.

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dip, making sure it covers the entire surface.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Check for doneness: If the top is golden but the dip isn’t fully bubbling, you can broil the dip for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.

Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows it to set slightly and makes it easier to scoop.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping. Enjoy every creamy, cheesy, spicy bite!