Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Log
A creamy, spicy, and crunchy Tex-Mex cheese log layered with jalapeños, black beans, corn, and tortilla chips. Perfect for parties, this handheld appetizer is easy to prepare, slices cleanly, and holds its shape for serving or travel.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz finely chopped jalapeños
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, thawed and dried)
- 0.5 cup diced red onion
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for coating)
- Plastic wrap (for shaping log)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mash and mix until smooth.
- Fold in chopped jalapeños, black beans, corn, diced red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a flat, rectangular container (lined with plastic wrap). Pat it down into an even layer and smooth the top.
- Cover with additional plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (or until firm).
- Once firm, flip the log onto a cutting board. Remove the plastic wrap and gently press crushed tortilla chips onto all sides of the log to coat.
- Slice into 12 even pieces and serve on a platter or buffet.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
For a milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds and membranes.
Chill the log for at least 5 hours in the refrigerator to achieve optimal firmness.
Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds and membranes.
Chill the log for at least 5 hours in the refrigerator to achieve optimal firmness.
Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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