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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Add the chopped chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheese mixture for about 15–20 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
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.
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.
Gently roll the cheese block in the crushed nuts until fully coated on all sides.
Using a sharp knife, cut the cheese block into 1-inch cubes to create the dice. Clean the knife between cuts for neat edges.
If desired, garnish the tops of the cheese cubes with a small sprinkle of fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Serve the cheese spread dice on a platter alongside crackers or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.4 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2227 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1290 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1355 mg | 29% | |
*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.
