Hot Black-Eyed Pea Dip Jalapeño Cumin (Printable)

A warm, creamy blend of black-eyed peas with jalapeño heat and cumin spice. Baked until bubbly with golden melted cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1/3 cup diced red onion
06 - 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (Optional)

13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
14 - Sliced jalapeños

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic.
03 - Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbling with a golden top.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cumin creates this warm, smoky backbone that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is
  • It comes together in about five minutes of hands-on time but tastes like you fussed over it for an hour
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if you somehow manage to have any
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that doubling the recipe won't double your servings because people eat twice as much
  • If you want to prep this ahead, keep the garnish separate and add it right before serving so it stays fresh and vibrant
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for the smoothest, creamiest result
  • Let the cream cheese sit on the counter for 30 minutes before mixing so it incorporates seamlessly
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