New Year's Day Black Eyed Pea Dip

Bring bold flavors and festive charm to your New Year’s celebration with this irresistible New Year’s Day Black Eyed Pea Dip! Packed with creamy textures and a perfect medley of zesty spices, this baked dip is a modern twist on the traditional Southern good-luck dish. Mashed black-eyed peas form the hearty base, blended with softened cream cheese, sour cream, and melty cheddar cheese, while diced tomatoes with green chilies and finely diced jalapeño add a fiery kick. Seasoned with garlic powder, cumin, and a hint of paprika, this dish is baked to bubbly perfection, then garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro for a vibrant finish. Ready in under 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dip pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or crackers, making it the ultimate appetizer for ringing in the New Year—or any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel, drained)
• 1 unit Jalapeño pepper (deseeded and finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 2 tablespoons Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 bag Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mash the black-eyed peas with a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.

Step 3

Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the bowl, stirring until well combined and creamy.

Step 4

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2889.3

Total Fat 190.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 428.6mg	0%
Sodium 4140.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 83.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1516.7mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2082.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 31.5%