Cowboy Cream Cheese Recipe
This Cowboy Cream Cheese spread is a flavorful and creamy blend of cream cheese with a kick of spices like paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, balanced with fresh herbs. Perfect as a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip for jalapeño poppers, it’s a quick and easy recipe to elevate your snack game.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme*
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried parsley, dried thyme, garlic powder, lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together vigorously until evenly combined and smooth. Alternatively, use a food processor for faster and creamier blending.
- Store: Transfer the cowboy cream cheese mixture into an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Thyme is optional; add it if serving cold for extra herbal flavor.
- Skip thyme if planning to bake the cream cheese as the flavor can intensify too much during cooking.
Keywords: Cowboy Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Spread, Spiced Cream Cheese, Appetizer Spread, No-Cook Recipes
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