Spicy Cream Cheese Spread
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Cream Cheese Spread! Featuring a creamy base infused with jalapeño heat, smoked paprika's smoky depth, and a punch of your favorite hot sauce, this recipe is a must-try for spice enthusiasts. Shredded cheddar cheese and scallions add a savory twist, while garlic and onion powders round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook spread is perfect for parties, snack boards, or as a zesty sandwich topping. Serve it chilled with crackers, crisp veggies, or bagel chips for a crowd-pleasing dip that packs a spicy kick!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks scallions
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese. Make sure it is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
Step 2
Finely dice the jalapeño pepper and scallions. Be sure to remove the jalapeño seeds if you want a milder spread.
Step 3
Add the diced jalapeño, scallions, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the cream cheese.
Step 4
Using a handheld mixer or spoon, thoroughly combine all ingredients until the spread is smooth and evenly mixed.
Step 5
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
Step 6
Transfer the spread to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 7
Serve the Spicy Cream Cheese Spread with crackers, bagel chips, fresh veggies, or as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (408.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1275.9 |
| Total Fat 114.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 350.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2398.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.1g | |
| Protein 43.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1071.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 522.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories