Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread featuring cream cheese, mayo, garlic and onion powders, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and white cheddar cheese. Perfectly chilled and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks, it's an ideal appetizer for holiday gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
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Dip 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
- Prepare the base: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until evenly combined into the base.
- Incorporate peppers and cheese: Fold in the chopped jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix until thoroughly blended to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving dish and enjoy with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- Drain the jalapeños and roasted red peppers well to prevent excess moisture in the dip.
- For extra heat, substitute tamed jalapeños with fresh chopped jalapeños.
- Chilling the dip allows the flavors to meld; do not skip this step for best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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: 20 mg
