Cowboy Caviar Jalapeno Popper Cheese Log Recipe
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If you want a fun party snack, this Cowboy Caviar Jalapeno Popper Cheese Log Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, colorful, and full of fresh flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 245 kcal
For the Cheese Log
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 jalapenos finely chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cowboy Caviar Topping
- ½ cup black beans drained
- ½ cup sweet corn
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
For Serving
- Crackers
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzels
- Fresh vegetables
Prepare the Cowboy Caviar
Mix the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir gently until everything is coated. Place the bowl in the refrigerator while making the cheese mixture.
Mix the Cream Cheese
Add softened cream cheese into a large bowl. Stir until smooth. Add sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy and fluffy.
Serve and Enjoy
Place the cheese log on a serving plate. Arrange crackers, tortilla chips, pretzels, and vegetables around it. Serve immediately while everything is fresh and colorful.
- Use fresh jalapenos for the best flavor.
- Remove seeds for less heat.
- Add cooked bacon for extra smoky taste.
- Mix in diced avocado before serving.
- Use Monterey Jack instead of pepper jack.
- Add chopped olives for more flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans around the log.
- Make it one day before your party.
- Add fresh parsley for extra color.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
Keyword Cowboy Caviar Jalapeno Popper Cheese Log Recipe