Description
This Texas Christmas Dip is a festive and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season. With creamy cheese blends, a hint of spice, and the hearty addition of beans, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. Serve it warm and watch it disappear quickly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Fold in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, green onions, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust the level of spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Texas Christmas Dip, holiday appetizer, cheese dip