Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Served warm and topped with melted Cheddar-Jack cheese, this Creole-seasoned black-eyed pea dip is a great vegetarian option to serve at parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• ½ bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; stir in yellow onion, white parts of the green onions, and jalapeno. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in black-eyed peas, paprika, and Creole seasoning; reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until melted. Top with shredded cheese blend.

Step 4

Place in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted and golden, about 4 minutes. Garnish with green onion tops.