Texas Christmas Dip: A Creamy Tex-Mex Treat for the Holidays

Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy and vibrant Tex-Mex delight perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 dippers

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Creamy Base

8 ounces cream cheese softened
0.5 cup mayonnaise light or reduced-fat optional

For the Flavor

1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onions
0.5 teaspoon salt sea salt or kosher salt

For a Kick

0.25 cup tamed jalapeños or pickled peppers
0.5 cup roasted red peppers fresh can be roasted

For the Cheesy Goodness

1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack

Equipment

mixing bowl
Electric Mixer
spatula
Airtight Container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of mayonnaise. Beat on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute until well incorporated.
Fold in ¼ cup of tamed jalapeños, ½ cup of roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir until combined.
Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Serve the dip cold with crunchy dippers like tortilla chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or pretzels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dipCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the dip to chill and meld for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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