Description
Cowboy Cream Cheese is a rich and creamy dip that combines savory and zesty flavors, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Enjoy it with crackers, veggies, or as a filling for wraps!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup beef jerky, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped (reserve a few for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese: Start by allowing the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to mix.
- Chop the Beef Jerky: While the cream cheese softens, chop the beef jerky into small, bite-sized pieces. This ensures every scoop of the dip has a bit of that savory flavor.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped beef jerky, green onions (reserve a few for garnish), shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and BBQ sauce. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix until everything is well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your mixture a taste. If you want more flavor, add a pinch of salt or more spices according to your preference.
- Chill: Once everything is mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully!
- Serve: When you’re ready to serve, transfer the Cowboy Cream Cheese to a serving bowl, sprinkle the reserved green onions on top, and enjoy with your favorite dippers like crackers, veggies, or chips.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding diced jalapeños for extra heat or a splash of hot sauce. This dip can be made a day in advance for convenience.