Description
The Cowboy Caviar Jalapeno Popper Cheese Log is a delightful blend of creamy cheese and zesty jalapenos, wrapped in a crunchy layer of bacon and nuts. Each bite offers a perfect balance of heat and richness, with a satisfying texture that combines smoothness and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Bacon Coating:
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in the diced jalapenos, red bell pepper, and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a log and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the crumbled bacon and chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Place the cheese log on a serving platter and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- This cheese log can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use sunflower seeds instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 3 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Jalapeno Popper, Cheese Log, Appetizer, Cream Cheese, Bacon, Party Food, Dips, Tex-Mex, Easy Recipe, Gluten-Free, Snack, Entertaining, Spicy, Savory