When it comes to party dips, black-eyed peas may not be the first ingredient that comes to your mind, but that’s about to change. This traditional good luck food turned into a dip will blow your mind. The flavors and textures are divine. The black-eyed peas for a creamy base with plenty of garlic, onion, and seasonings, mixed with sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar, make for a dip that will convince even black-eyed pea haters to give this bean a second chance. 😆 It’s just that good!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Prepare the Dip
Prep the Peas – Drain the black-eyed peas, put them in a large bowl, and set aside.Saute Veggies – Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add finely diced onions, garlic, and green onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent and fragrant.Season – Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of black-eyed peas, together with Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper.Assemble – Lightly mash the beans. Stir in the cream cheese and a cup of the grated cheese. Adjust seasonings to taste.Final Stretch – Next, scoop the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and then sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
Bake the Dip
Bake the dip for 20-25 minutes or until heated through, and the sides are bubbly.Garnish – Finally, remove the dip from the oven and top it with chopped tomatoes and green onions.Serve warm with tortilla chips, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can assemble the dip, top it with shredded cheese, cover it, and pop it in the fridge the day before. The next day, remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it warm up a tad while you preheat the oven, and then bake as instructed. You may need to add 5-10 minutes if baking cold dip to ensure it gets hot and bubbly.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve this black-eyed pea dip recipe warm for optimal deliciousness with your favorite dippers (mine’s homemade tortilla chips). Keep leftover dip refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Reheat it in the oven or microwave. It should last three months if you decide to freeze leftover black-eyed pea dip. But because it has cheese, you’ll want to stir it well after thawing and heating it in the microwave or oven.
What Goes With Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Ok, so homemade tortilla chips are the bomb with this dip! You could also do homemade pita chips or even plantain chips. Both would pair well with spicy black-eyed pea dip. As for drinks, I love this hot, spicy dip with a cold margarita, either a traditional margarita or something a little more tropical, like a mango or even a passion fruit margarita, to wash down this dip beautifully.
More Delectable Dips to Try
Bean DipHomemade Buffalo Dip Spinach DipBeer Cheese DipSmoked Salmon DipSpinach Artichoke Dip
Conclusion
And now you know how to make what is probably my favorite bean dip recipe! Do you have a similar family recipe? If so, drop your best tips and tricks in the comment box below! I always love hearing from (and learning from) all my home-cook friends.
Watch How to Make It
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