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Black Eyed Peas Dip

Celebrate New Years with our Black Eyed Peas Dip. It's cheesy and delicious, and it's easy to make! The perfect party appetizer.
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Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bag of Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips for Dipping
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 14-ounce cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterrey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 by 8 baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, black eyed peas, half of the scallions, half of the shredded cheese, salt, pepper and sauteed veggies until well combined.
  • Transfer to a baking dish, top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish with remaining scallions and serve with chips.