Description
Texas Christmas Dip is a creamy, crowd-pleasing, no-bake appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar, pimentos, and a kick of jalapeños. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or game day, it delivers a festive blend of color, texture, and bold Southern flavor in every scoop.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced pimentos
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easy mixing.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and fluffy.
3. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, pimentos, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Garnish with extra shredded cheese or parsley before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese fully for a smooth base and easier blending.
For extra spice, include a splash of hot sauce or more jalapeños.
Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best flavor and texture — it melts better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: holiday dip, no bake, party dip, creamy jalapeño dip