Description
This Chili Bacon Crunch Cream Cheese Spread is a delightful blend of creamy, tangy cream cheese with the savory crunch of crispy bacon and a hint of spicy chili. The texture is smooth yet punctuated by the satisfying crunch of bacon bits, creating a flavor experience that is both rich and invigorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the crumbled bacon, chili powder, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- This spread can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
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