Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread
Cowboy Cream Cheese Spread is a quick, no-cook appetizer featuring a base of cream cheese topped with sweet-spicy pepper jelly, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions—perfect for crackers, chips, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (block-style), softened
- 1/2 cup jalapeño jelly or red pepper jelly
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped pickled or fresh jalapeños
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Crackers, tortilla chips, or crostini for serving
Instructions
Place softened cream cheese on a serving platter or spread into a shallow dish.
- Spoon jalapeño or red pepper jelly evenly over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Add chopped green onions and optional diced jalapeños or shredded cheese.
- Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or crostini, or chill for 15–30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- For a blended dip version, mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined, then serve.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Hot honey drizzle adds extra sweet-spicy depth.
- Can prepare ahead; add jelly and toppings just before serving.
- Vegetarian bacon or turkey bacon can be substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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