Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining cream cheese, mayo, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, this chilled dip brings a festive touch to any holiday party or casual gathering, served best with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks.
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 using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Season the dip: Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into the cream cheese mixture, then stir thoroughly to combine all the seasonings evenly.
- Add vegetables and cheese: Mix in the drained and chopped jalapeños and roasted red peppers followed by the shredded white cheddar cheese. Blend gently until everything is incorporated well.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and to chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and offer with an assortment of crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Drain peppers well to avoid excess moisture that could thin the dip.
- For extra kick, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead, stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use a food processor if you prefer a finer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
