Description
A fun and flavorful appetizer that combines rich cheese with cowboy caviar’s vibrant tastes, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap, ensuring it’s tightly sealed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Unwrap the cheese log and serve it on a platter with tortilla chips.
Notes
For a creamier texture, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Customize with additional ingredients for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg