Cowboy Cream Cheese Delight (Printable Format)
Cheesy, smoky dip with bacon, jalapeños, barbecue sauce. Perfect with crackers or tortilla chips.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 -
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Mix-ins
03 -
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
04 -
1/4 cup jalapeños, diced
05 -
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
→ Seasonings
06 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 -
1/4 teaspoon salt
09 -
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
10 -
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
→ For Serving
11 -
Tortilla chips or crackers
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or spatula, beat until completely smooth and creamy.
02 -
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the cream cheese and mix until thoroughly combined.
03 -
Stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
04 -
Mix in the diced jalapeños, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until everything is evenly incorporated.
05 -
Spoon the mixture into a small serving dish or decorative bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
06 -
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the surface of the cheese mixture using a spatula.
07 -
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
08 -
Remove from refrigeration and allow dip to reach room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Offer with tortilla chips or crackers.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
For milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds before dicing, or use less to taste.