Jalapeno Cream Cheese
Creamy with a kick, Jalapeno Cream Cheese is the perfect condiment for bagels, bread and more and also works as a simple spreadable appetizer. This spicy cream cheese recipe comes together in minutes and tastes incredible! Calling for easy to find ingredients, you can make this to enjoy for the week or for a special brunch!
Servings 8 (1 oz.) servings
Calories 101kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper diced (about 4T or ¼ cup)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese on the countertop for 30-40 minutes before mixing.
- Chop the jalapeño pepper. I left the seeds and ribs in mine, but you can remove these if you are concerned about the heat.
- Place the brick of cream cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped jalapeño, herbs and salt on top of it.
- Mix together with a hand mixer or a rubber spatula until well-combined. (Do not use a food processor or the texture will become liquidy.)
- Next, zest the lemon directly onto the cream cheese mixture. Gently stir it in until incorporated.
- Chill or enjoy immediately!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If you're concerned about the spice level, remove the ribs and seeds from the pepper. You can also add less pepper, then taste and add more, if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(1 oz.) serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.1mg
