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Cozy Southern Black-Eyed Pea Dip for New Year’s Luck

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A creamy, smoky, and utterly delicious black-eyed pea dip that’s perfect for New Year’s celebrations. Made with canned beans for convenience, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together in about 35 minutes and is sure to bring good luck and full bellies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips or crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas in a colander under cold water for about 30 seconds; shake off excess water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; stir until evenly distributed.
  5. Fold in black-eyed peas and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
  6. Transfer mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are bubbling and top is golden brown.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips or crusty bread.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese. For a lower-fat version, use Neufchâtel cheese and Greek yogurt. To use dried black-eyed peas, cook 1 cup dried beans until tender (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) and use 3 cups cooked beans. The dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance (without topping cheese) and refrigerated; add topping cheese and bake, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: black-eyed pea dip, New Year's dip, Southern appetizer, creamy bean dip, smoked paprika dip, easy party dip

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