Description
Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 30 to 60 minutes Total time: About 40 to 70 minutes Servings: About 2 1/2 cups Course: Appetizer, spread, snack Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Extra honey and diced jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the shredded cheddar, honey, diced jalapeños, minced garlic and Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly combined and the spread becomes thick and creamy.
- Fold in the fresh chives for an extra burst of flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with diced jalapeños for a gorgeous finishing touch.