Cheese Spread Dice

Transform your next gathering into a sophisticated affair with these bite-sized **Cheese Spread Dice**, a creamy, flavorful appetizer that's as visually delightful as it is delicious. This no-cook recipe combines the savory richness of cream cheese and sharp cheddar with the aromatic kick of garlic powder, chives, and paprika, all enveloped in a crunchy coating of crushed nuts for an irresistible texture contrast. Shaped into perfect cubes for effortless snacking, these cheesy bites are garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and served alongside crackers or crisp veggie sticks. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant yet easy-to-make dish is ideal for parties, game nights, or holiday spreads. Impress your guests with a fun, creative appetizer that’s packed with bold flavors and crafted to elevate any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup Crushed nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 package (for serving) Crackers or vegetable sticks

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined using a spatula, hand mixer, or food processor.

Step 2

Add the chopped chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheese mixture for about 15–20 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the crushed nuts by finely chopping them or processing them in a food processor until they are in small, coarse crumbs. Place the crushed nuts on a large plate or shallow dish.

Step 5

Remove the cheese mixture from the fridge. Using clean hands, shape the mixture into a large rectangular block, ensuring the edges are as even as possible. You can use a small spatula or bench scraper to help with this step.

Step 6

Gently roll the cheese block in the crushed nuts until fully coated on all sides.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, cut the cheese block into 1-inch cubes to create the dice. Clean the knife between cuts for neat edges.

Step 8

If desired, garnish the tops of the cheese cubes with a small sprinkle of fresh parsley for added color and flavor.

Step 9

Serve the cheese spread dice on a platter alongside crackers or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(494.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2104.1

Total Fat 183.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 349.1mg	0%
Sodium 2227.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 65.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1290.1mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1355.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.1%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 11.9%