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Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Log

Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Log

Enjoy a flavorful Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Log that's a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp diced jalapeños fresh or pickled
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For Coating
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • serving platter

Method
 

How to Make Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Log
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Blend them together until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
  2. Add in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir gently yet thoroughly until all ingredients are beautifully mixed.
  3. Using your hands, take the creamy mixture and shape it into a log or cylinder on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Once the cheese log has chilled, unwrap it from the plastic wrap. Roll the log in the crushed tortilla chips, making sure it’s fully coated.
  5. Transfer the cheese log to an attractive serving platter and garnish it with fresh cilantro. Pair it with additional tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drizzle with lime juice before serving for an added zing!

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