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Cowboy Cream Cheese

Savory Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread for Effortless Entertaining

This Cowboy Cream Cheese is a no-cook appetizer that combines cream cheese, jalapeños, sweet pepper jelly, and bacon for a crowd-pleasing dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use low-fat for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jelly Opt for jalapeño jelly for authenticity
  • 4 slices Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a healthier alternative
  • 2 pcs Jalapeños Diced, adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 2 pcs Green Onions Chopped, use sweet varieties for a milder taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Cream Cheese
  1. Begin by taking your cream cheese out of the refrigerator to soften. After about 15-20 minutes, spread it evenly on a serving platter.
  2. Spread the pepper jelly evenly over the cream cheese layer using a spatula.
  3. Sprinkle the crispy, crumbled bacon evenly on top of the pepper jelly.
  4. Sprinkle diced jalapeños over the bacon layer, adjusting for spice preference.
  5. Chop the green onions and scatter them on top as a garnish.
  6. If time allows, refrigerate the spread for about 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve with an assortment of dippers like crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the best texture. Assemble the spread a day in advance, storing the cream cheese base separately from the toppings to maintain freshness.

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