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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese. Make sure it is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
Finely dice the jalapeño pepper and scallions. Be sure to remove the jalapeño seeds if you want a milder spread.
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.
Using a handheld mixer or spoon, thoroughly combine all ingredients until the spread is smooth and evenly mixed.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve the Spicy Cream Cheese Spread with crackers, bagel chips, fresh veggies, or as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.0 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1071 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*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.
