This Black Eyed Pea Sausage Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer filled with savory flavors. It combines black eyed peas, sausage, cream cheese, and spices for a delicious and creamy dip. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings, this dip is sure to be a hit among your friends and family. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or crackers and savor the amazing blend of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 2 cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, black eyed peas, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers.
Interesting Facts
Black eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in Southern cuisine, especially when eaten on New Year's Day.
Cream cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the dip while balancing the heat from the spices.
This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Simply bake it before serving for a warm and gooey dip.
You can customize the spice level of the dip by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste.