Description

This Texas Christmas Dip is a quick holiday appetizer packed with creamy cheese, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles. It is an easy recipe for parties, game day, and festive food ideas, with a rich, scoopable texture that makes it perfect for a quick snack, easy appetizer, or make-ahead party dish.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained well

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped

crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

1. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature until smooth and easy to mix.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until fully combined.

3. Mix in the garlic powder and black pepper.

4. Fold in the drained diced tomatoes with green chiles, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.

5. Cover the bowl and chill the dip for at least 1 hour so the flavors blend and the texture firms up.

6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh dill or parsley before serving.

7. Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.

Drain the tomatoes with green chiles very well so the dip does not become watery.

Make it a few hours ahead for even better flavor and easier party prep.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 285
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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