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Texas Christmas Dip

Creamy Texas Christmas Dip: A Must-Have Holiday Snack

This Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, vibrant, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic for a robust flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or finely chopped fresh onions
  • pinch salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup tamed jalapeños drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack as a substitute

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well for about 1 minute.
  3. Fold in 1/2 cup of tamed jalapeños, 1/2 cup of diced roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese using a spatula.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, stir the dip and serve with your favorite dippers like corn chips or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor; adjust salt and spice levels to taste.

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