Description
A delicious cream cheese spread with a blend of spices and cheeses, topped with pepper jelly and chives, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces of pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup of pepper jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt
- 1/2 tablespoon of dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced fresh chives
Instructions
- Soften and whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add all the seasonings and herbs except for the chives and mix to combine.
- Gradually incorporate the shredded sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheeses until fully blended.
- Whip the mixture for about a minute on high until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture into a dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight to meld the flavors.
- Before serving, let it sit for about an hour, then spread pepper jelly on top.
- Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
- This spread is perfect for crackers or as a dip for vegetables.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste if you prefer less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg