Description

Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining cream cheese, mayo, and a blend of spices with tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Perfect chilled and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks, this dip brings a festive and slightly spicy twist to your holiday parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup mayo

Seasonings

½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

⅓ cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped
⅓ 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 becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add seasonings: Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt thoroughly into the creamy base to distribute the flavors evenly.
Incorporate peppers and cheese: Fold in the chopped tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded white cheddar cheese, mixing well until all ingredients are combined consistently.
Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and place the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
Serve: Remove from the fridge and serve chilled with your choice of crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing for easier blending.
Drain jalapeños and roasted red peppers thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
For a spicier version, use regular jalapeños instead of tamed.
Can be prepared a day in advance; flavors improve overnight.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dips & Spreads
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

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