Hot Black-Eyed Pea Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy blend of black-eyed peas, jalapeño, and cumin. Ideal for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Vegetables

05 - 1/3 cup diced red onion
06 - 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices and Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
14 - Sliced jalapeños

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic.
03 - Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbling with a golden top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably have on hand already.
  • The heat builds gently instead of hitting you all at once, which means even people who claim they don't like spicy food end up eating three helpings.
  • One dish feeds a crowd, so you're not stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time or you'll end up with a dip that's too loose to scoop properly, no matter how perfect the flavor is.
  • The jalapeños are where your heat lives, so taste one raw before you commit to how many seeds you're keeping in.
03 -
  • Make sure your cream cheese is soft before you start mixing, or you'll spend ten minutes fighting lumps instead of enjoying the process.
  • If the dip seems too thick before baking, a splash of hot sauce or a tablespoon of milk will loosen it up without diluting the flavor.
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