Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining cream cheese, mayo, garlic and onion powders, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese. Perfect chilled and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks as a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings.
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
- Prepare the base: 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 thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Incorporate peppers and cheese: Add the drained and chopped jalapeños and roasted red peppers, along with the shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve chilled.
- Serve: Serve the Texas Christmas Dip with an assortment of crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature to ensure easy mixing and a smooth dip texture.
- Use tamed jalapeños to avoid overly spicy dip, or substitute with mild green chilies for less heat.
- Drain peppers thoroughly to prevent watery dip.
- This dip can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use vegan cream cheese and mayo substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
