Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining cream cheese, mayo, garlic and onion powders, and a festive mix of tamed jalapeños and roasted red peppers, topped with shredded white cheddar. Perfectly chilled and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks, this dip offers a delicious and easy appetizer option for holiday gatherings or any party.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Beat the base mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayo together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add seasonings: Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt evenly into the base mixture to enhance flavor.
- Incorporate peppers and cheese: Fold in the tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese until all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks as a tasty appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth mix.
- Drain and chop peppers well to prevent excess moisture in the dip.
- For a spicier version, use fresh jalapeños instead of tamed ones.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like carrot sticks, celery, or toasted baguette slices for added options.
- This dip can be made a day ahead to save time and improve flavor blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
