Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread made with cream cheese, mayo, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, and sharp white cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings and pairs wonderfully with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add seasonings: Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the base.
- Incorporate peppers and cheese: Fold in the chopped tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese until well combined, making sure the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the spread for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly for better texture.
- Serve: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks as dippers.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use fresh jalapeños instead of tamed ones or add some cayenne pepper.
- Make sure to use cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a tangier and slightly healthier alternative.
- Roasted red peppers can be from a jar or roasted at home for a deeper flavor.
- Chill the dip longer if you prefer a firmer consistency or to enhance flavor development.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered to save time on the day of serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
