Description
This Hot Black-Eyed Pea Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer combining tangy cream cheese and sour cream with hearty black-eyed peas, jalapeños, and vibrant vegetables. Baked to bubbly perfection with a golden cheddar crust, it’s perfect for parties or game day snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Main Components
- 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even cooking.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating the base of the dip.
- Incorporate Main Components: Add 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, black-eyed peas, pickled jalapeños, green onions, red bell pepper, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients throughout the dip.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish. Pour the mixture into it and spread the dip evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface of the dip for a cheesy crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese topping is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set slightly. Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, increase the amount of pickled jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute the black-eyed peas with canned white beans or chickpeas for a different flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth dip.
- This dip can be prepared in advance and refrigerated; just bake before serving.
- Serve with sturdy dippers like pita chips or crunchy vegetables to hold the hot dip well.
