Print

Wholesome Southern Black-Eyed Pea Dip for New Years Luck

black-eyed pea dip - featured image
Print Recipe

This creamy, smoky black-eyed pea dip is a lucky accident turned into a New Year’s tradition. It’s quick, easy, and packed with Southern flavor, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or set slow cooker to low. Lightly grease baking dish or slow cooker insert.
  2. In a large bowl, mash one can of black-eyed peas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks.
  3. Add softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, and broth to the bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in onion, garlic, jalapeño (if using), smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Then gently stir in the remaining whole black-eyed peas.
  5. Transfer mixture to prepared dish or slow cooker. Spread evenly and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
  6. For oven: Bake 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. For slow cooker: Cook on low 2-3 hours or high 1-1.5 hours until hot and cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve warm with chips or veggie sticks.

Notes

For a thicker dip, stir in a tablespoon or two of warm broth or milk after cooking. Let cream cheese and sour cream come to room temperature for smoother blending. Toast spices in a dry pan for extra flavor. Watch the salt as canned beans and cheese are salty.

Nutrition

Keywords: black-eyed pea dip, New Year's dip, Southern dip, creamy dip, easy appetizer, lucky dip

Find it online: https://cookluma.com/wholesome-southern-black-eyed-pea-dip-for-new-years-luck/