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Black-Eyed Pea Dip

A warm and creamy Southern appetizer loaded with black-eyed peas, sharp cheddar cheese, and spicy jalapenos. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips or crackers at game day gatherings.

35 minEasyServes 8190 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans canned black-eyed peas, drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mash half of the 2 cans drained canned black-eyed peas with a fork, leaving the remaining peas whole.

  3. 3

    Add the 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 minced jalapeno pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin to the bowl, then stir until smooth.

  4. 4

    Fold in half of the 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese along with the whole black-eyed peas.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes until melted and bubbly, then garnish with 4 thinly sliced green onions before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Black-Eyed Pea Dip?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (20 minutes): "Bake for 20 minutes until melted and bubbly, then garnish with 4 thinly sliced green onions before serving."

What oven temperature does Black-Eyed Pea Dip need?

For Black-Eyed Pea Dip, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 6.

Is Black-Eyed Pea Dip spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Black-Eyed Pea Dip comes from 2 jalapeno pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Black-Eyed Pea Dip dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Black-Eyed Pea Dip low-carb?

A serving of Black-Eyed Pea Dip carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many calories are in Black-Eyed Pea Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 190 calories, with 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 410 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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