Here’s a tasty recipe for the classic Texas Christmas Dip — a creamy, festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s especially popular around the holidays (and beyond!). 🇺🇸🎄
🎄 Texas Christmas Dip (Festive Creamy Cheese Dip)
Ingredients
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16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½–1 tsp garlic powder
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½–1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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⅓ cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped (mild heat)
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⅓ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped (sweet color & flavor)
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1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for extra kick)
🥣 Instructions
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Mix the Base
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy — a hand mixer works great, but a sturdy spoon does too. -
Season and Combine
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until evenly distributed. -
Add the Color & Flavor
Fold in the chopped jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and shredded cheese until well combined with the creamy base. -
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly. -
Serve
Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh veggie sticks. It also makes a great spread on bread or sliders for a festive party.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
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For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce.
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Swap white cheddar for pepper jack or a blend of Mexican cheeses for more spice and richness.
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Let it chill longer — the dip tastes even better after a few hours.
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Pair with a mix of crackers and vegetable sticks for a balanced appetizer board.
🍷 Serving Ideas
Serve this as part of your holiday spreads, game-day snacks, potluck contributions, or any party spread where you want a rich, creamy Tex-Mex-style appetizer. It’s festive, flavorful, and disappears fast!
Want an oven-baked cheesy version or a slow cooker Christmas corn dip variant as well? I can share those too!