Hot Black-Eyed Pea Dip (Print Version)

Warm, creamy blend of black-eyed peas, jalapeños, and three cheeses bakes to golden perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

→ Canned Goods

04 - 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Flavorings

05 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Beat until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, black-eyed peas, pickled jalapeños, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to a greased 1.5-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle remaining 0.5 cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress but takes less time than most people spend deciding what to wear.
  • The combination of creamy cheese, smoky spices, and those tangy pickled jalapeños creates a flavor nobody expects from something so simple.
02 -
  • The cream cheese has to be soft before you mix, or you'll end up with little chunks that won't blend no matter how hard you stir.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking—those 5 minutes let everything set slightly so it scoops better and tastes even better.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish rather than a deep one so more of the surface gets that golden, crispy cheese top that people fight over.
  • If you're making this for a potluck, transport it in the baking dish and reheat it right at the venue—it stays prettier that way.
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