Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Savory, spicy, creamy, and bubbling with hot cheese, this dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with homemade tortilla chips and watch it disappear.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine African, Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 434kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans seasoned black-eyed peas, drained (or 3 cups homemade black-eyed peas)
2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
1 small onion, diced
2 teaspoons (6g) garlic, minced
2-3 tablespoons (3-5g) green onions, chopped
2-3 tablespoons (17-25g) Creole seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (120g) sour cream
1-1½ cups (120-180g) cheddar cheese, grated and divided
½-1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
1 cup (150g) grape tomatoes, sliced in half

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃.
Drain the black-eyed peas and pour them into a medium-sized bowl.
Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat, then add finely diced onions, garlic, and green onions. Saute for about 3 minutes or until onions are wilted.
Remove from the heat, and add to the bowl of black-eyed peas, together with Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Lightly mash the beans.
Stir in the cream cheese and 1 cup of the grated cheese. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Scoop the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dip.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and the sides are bubbly. Remove from the oven.
Top it with chopped tomatoes, green onions, and optional toppings.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or pita bread.

Notes

Make sure you drain canned black-eyed peas well for this recipe because too much liquid makes runny dip.
If you want to bake this dip and then take it somewhere, try using a cast iron skillet. It will help keep the dip warm on the way to your party! Another option is to transfer the dip to a small crockpot set to warm.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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