Ingredients for Smoky Sweet Bacon Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces Neufchatel Cheese
- 4 ounces + 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper
- 4 ounces cooked, crumbled Bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata Olives
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped Dates
- 1 teaspoon Chile Powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Parsley
- Crackers, for serving
- Chips, for serving
- Bagel Chips, for serving
- Pita Chips, for serving
- Assorted Crudites, for serving
- Egg (quantity not specified in recipe)
- 2 large Flour Tortillas
- 1 pound large Mushrooms
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How to Make Smoky Sweet Bacon Cheese Spread
- In a small bowl, cream together 8 ounces neufchatel cheese and 4 ounces feta cheese, scraping the bowl until well combined.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Scrape bowl and beat in 4 ounces cooked bacon (crumbled), 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and 1/4 cup chopped dates until well combined.
- Stir in 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Transfer to a covered container and chill for at least 2 hours. (The longer it chills, the more the flavors will meld!)
- For molding: Press plastic wrap into a bowl, spoon in the cheese spread, cover, chill, and then invert onto a serving platter.
- To serve, spread into a pretty bowl on a platter or mound on a platter.
- Sprinkle with remaining feta cheese, chili powder, and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley.
- Surround with your favorite crackers, vegetables, or fruits.
- **Tortilla Wheels:** Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto 2 large flour tortillas. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Unwrap, trim ends, and slice each roll into 8 crosswise slices to create wheels.
- **Optional Baking:** Bake tortilla wheels at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- **Stuffed Mushrooms:** Hollow out 1 pound of large mushrooms. Add some chopped mushroom stems to the cheese spread.
- Fill mushroom caps with the cheese spread.
- Bake stuffed mushrooms at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
38g
Carbs
2g
