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Cowboy Cream Cheese Recipe

Cowboy Cream Cheese Recipe
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Cowboy Cream Cheese is a flavorful and creamy spread made with a blend of cream cheese, whole-grain Dijon mustard, dried herbs, spices, and a hint of lemon juice, perfect for serving cold as a dip or spread and versatile enough for baking in recipes like cowboy jalapeño poppers.

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 (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, dried chives, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Mix Thoroughly: Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. For quicker blending, you may use a food processor.
  3. Store the Mixture: Transfer the cowboy cream cheese into an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.

Notes

  • Thyme is optional and can be omitted if you plan to bake the cream cheese-based dish, as it tends to become overpowering when cooked.
  • Refrigerating the cream cheese mixture allows the flavors to meld and enhances the taste.
  • This cream cheese blend works wonderfully as a dip, sandwich spread, or as an ingredient in baked dishes like cowboy jalapeño poppers.

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Keywords: cowboy cream cheese, cream cheese spread, spicy cream cheese, appetizer, dip, party food

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