Christina's Surprise Spread
Get ready to wow your taste buds with Christina's Surprise Spread—a creamy, flavor-packed appetizer that comes together in just 15 minutes! This irresistible spread combines velvety cream cheese, tangy mayonnaise, and sharp cheddar cheese for the ultimate base, while chopped green onions, pickles, and pimentos add bursts of savory, briny goodness. A medley of garlic powder, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes lends a subtle kick, making every bite anything but ordinary. Perfectly balanced and delightfully versatile, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a dip for crackers and fresh veggies or as a bold, zesty filling for sandwiches and wraps. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld beautifully—your guests will be asking for the secret behind this surprising crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 jar (4 oz) jarred pimentos, drained and chopped
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
Step 3
Fold in the chopped green onions, pimentos, and dill pickles, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and mix thoroughly.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or spice to suit your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve Christina's Surprise Spread with crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (984.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3071.4 |
| Total Fat 289.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 87.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 606.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5356.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.6g | |
| Protein 45.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1122.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 812.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories