Description
Cowboy cream cheese spread brings rustic ranch flavor to any gathering with its creamy texture and zesty southwestern kick. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every potluck and party.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1/3 cup tamed jalapenos, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese using an electric mixer until it reaches a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Gently fold in the chopped jalapeños, diced roasted red peppers, grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for approximately half an hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop a more robust taste profile.
- Present the chilled spread alongside an array of dipping companions such as crisp crackers, twisted pretzels, fresh vegetable crudités, or rustic cornbread slices for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity, using fresh peppers for more intensity or removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like vegan cream cheese and non-dairy cheddar for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Add extra texture by mixing in chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits for enhanced flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Prepare spread ahead of time and store in airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg