Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread
Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread is a delicious and hearty appetizer that combines cream cheese with savory ingredients like bacon, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños. Perfect for spreading on crackers, bread, or veggies, this dish is a hit at parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- ¼ cup jalapeños diced (fresh or pickled)
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.
- Add the garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
- Using a hand mixer or spatula, blend all the ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
- Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the spread to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional step).
- Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
- For a milder version, you can reduce the amount of jalapeños or replace them with bell peppers.
- This spread can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Consider garnishing with extra chopped green onions for a nice presentation.
Notes
For a milder version, you can reduce the amount of jalapeños or replace them with bell peppers.
This spread can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Consider garnishing with extra chopped green onions for a nice presentation.