Saddle up, we’re about to take your taste buds for a ride! Our Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread is the perfect blend of creamy, spicy, and savory goodness that’s just begging to be smeared on your favorite cornbread. This crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in a snap of your fingers, no cooked necessary. If you’re looking for an easy new appetizer, this is the one.
To start out, you’ll whip two packages of room temperature cream cheese until it’s nice and smooth. Next, chop up some tamed jalapenos and roasted red peppers and toss them into the mix. A heaping cup of cheddar cheese is mixed in, then a sprinkle of chili powder and garlic powder for a little kick. Once everything is mixed together, pop it in the fridge to let those flavors meld for a good 30 minutes.
Serve it as a spread or a dip with your favorite crackers or chips. I love a thick layer of it on my cornbread, especially when served with chili. There’s no going wrong with this quick and easy recipe. Give it a try for your next TexMex dinner and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. Hope you enjoy!
Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread
Yield(s): Serves 8
5m prep time
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
Preparation
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Chill spread for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggies sticks, or corn bread.
Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com