Ole Cheese Spread
Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Ole Cheese Spread! Bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, this creamy and zesty dip combines tangy cream cheese and sour cream with shredded cheddar, diced green chilies, and optional jalapeño for a subtle kick. The vibrant blend of ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, perfectly balanced with a splash of fresh lime juice, creates a party-ready appetizer that's rich, flavorful, and endlessly versatile. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color, this cheese spread pairs beautifully with crackers, tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or even as a filling for wraps. Ready in just 10 minutes and chilled to perfection, it's an easy yet impressive addition to your next gathering. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any occasion where bold flavors steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Diced green chilies (canned, drained)
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream using a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, and jalapeño (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well blended.
If desired, sprinkle in the chopped fresh cilantro and stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices to achieve your preferred flavor.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.5 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2344 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1136 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% | |
*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.
