Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining cream cheese, mayo, and a variety of peppers and cheeses. Perfect for holiday parties, this dip offers a nice balance of tangy and spicy, served chilled alongside crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 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 Cream Cheese and Mayo: In a medium-sized bowl, use a mixer or spoon to beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the creamy base, stirring thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Incorporate Peppers and Cheese: Fold in the chopped tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese until well combined with the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the texture firm up slightly.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge and serve chilled with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks for dipping and snacking.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use fresh or pickled jalapeños instead of tamed jalapeños.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, finely chop the peppers or pulse briefly in a food processor before adding.
- You can substitute the white cheddar with pepper jack cheese for extra heat and flavor.
- This dip can be prepared up to one day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pita chips, sliced cucumbers, or carrot sticks for a fun mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
