A creamy and zesty spread packed with bold flavors of tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese. This versatile spread is perfect as a party appetizer or an indulgent snack, pairing beautifully with crackers, pretzels, or even cornbread. Easy to whip up and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients:
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
⅓ cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped
⅓ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Chill the spread in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggie sticks, or cornbread for dipping.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 190 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delight in the bold flavors of this Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread! A zesty mix of tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese blended into creamy perfection. Perfect as a party appetizer or snack with crackers, pretzels, or cornbread.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup tamed jalapeños, drained and chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the tamed jalapeños, roasted red peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate the spread for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggie sticks, or cornbread for dipping.
Notes
- Heat Level: For more spice, use regular jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make Ahead: This spread can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
- Versatility: Use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip for tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American