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Texas Christmas Dip Recipe

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Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful party dip combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, seasoned peppers, and cheddar cheese. Perfect chilled and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks, this easy-to-make dip blends a mild kick from tamed jalapeños with smoky roasted red peppers for a festive appetizer ideal for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 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

Mix-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

  1. 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, ensuring a uniform base for the dip.
  2. Add Seasonings: Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the creamy base, stirring thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
  3. 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, distributing the flavors uniformly throughout the dip.
  4. Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly, improving taste and consistency.
  5. Serve: Remove the dip from the refrigerator and serve chilled. Pair it with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks for a delicious and festive snacking option.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing for easier blending and smoother texture.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity based on desired heat level; use more for spicier dip.
  • This dip keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For variation, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for additional smoky heat.
  • Serve with an assortment of dipping options such as pita chips, breadsticks, or fresh veggies like cucumbers and carrots.

Keywords: Texas Christmas Dip, holiday dip, cream cheese dip, cheddar cheese dip, jalapeño dip, party appetizer

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