Description
This Cowboy Pickled Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread is a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, and pickled jalapeños, this spread combines smoky, cheesy, and zesty flavors that pair wonderfully with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add cheese and jalapeños: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped pickled jalapeños, and green onions, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate seasoning: Add the pickled jalapeño juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors uniformly.
- Season to taste: Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and black pepper as desired to balance the flavors.
- Chill before serving: Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Present the chilled spread with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for a delicious appetizer experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or increase the amount of chopped jalapeños.
- For a smoother texture, blend the spread in a food processor until creamy.
- This spread works great not only as a dip but also as a flavorful sandwich spread.
- Make sure to taste before adding salt, as the pickled jalapeños and cheddar cheese add saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
