While holiday sweets usually steal the show, this creamy, savory Texas Christmas Dip brings the festive red and green straight to the snack table.
Packed with:
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Tangy cream cheese
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Sharp white cheddar
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Mild heat from jalapeños
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Sweet roasted red peppers
…it’s the ultimate make-ahead holiday appetizer. Serve it with crackers, pretzels, or crisp veggies and watch it disappear.
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Chill time: 30 minutes (optional, but recommended)
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Total time: 40 minutes
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Servings: 8–10
Ingredients
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16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
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⅓ cup chopped tamed jalapeños, drained
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⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
How to Make Texas Christmas Dip
Make the Creamy Base
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise together with a hand mixer (or stir vigorously with a sturdy spatula) until completely smooth and creamy.
Season
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Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the “Christmas Colors”
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Fold in the shredded white cheddar cheese, chopped tamed jalapeños (green), and roasted red peppers (red).
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Mix just until everything is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
Chill and Serve
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Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld (longer is even better).
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Serve chilled with your favorite dippers:
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Crackers
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Pretzel chips
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Pita chips
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Celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or cucumber rounds
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Chef’s Tips
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For a smoother dip
If you prefer a completely uniform texture, pulse all the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth and creamy. -
Adjust the spice level
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Tamed jalapeños = mild heat.
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For more kick, use regular pickled jalapeños or add a teaspoon of the jalapeño brine.
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Want it extra spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne or some minced fresh jalapeño.
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Make-ahead friendly
This dip is perfect to prep before a party.-
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Give it a good stir before serving.
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