Description
Rustic cowboy cream cheese spread brings ranch-style charm to appetizer tables with its bold southwestern flavors. Creamy and zesty, this quick recipe delivers hearty southern comfort perfect for gatherings where bold tastes satisfy hungry crowds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (53 grams) tamed jalapenos, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup (53 grams) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Vigorously whip the cream cheese until it achieves a silky, luxurious consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate the diced jalapeños, carefully chopped roasted red peppers, and generously shredded cheddar cheese into the cream cheese base.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, chili powder, and a precise pinch of salt, thoroughly blending all ingredients until they form a harmonious, zesty mixture.
- Transfer the vibrant spread to a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 25-35 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- When ready to serve, arrange an assortment of crisp vegetable sticks, rustic cornbread cubes, crunchy pretzels, or artisan crackers alongside the chilled cowboy cream cheese spread for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using different pepper varieties for personal spice preference.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and preventing lumpy texture.
- Transform this spread into a low-carb option by serving with cucumber slices or bell pepper strips instead of traditional crackers.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg