Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper
A creamy, cheesy delight bursting with flavors and a kick of spice from jalapeños, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasoning
- ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn, canned or frozen
- ½ cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeños, diced, fresh or pickled Adjust based on spice preference.
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- to taste salt and black pepper Essential for flavor.
Coating
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips, for coating Use for outer coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños carefully.
- Add lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Create a cylindrical shape with the mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll it tightly into a log.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours until firm.
Coating & Serving
- Unwrap the chilled cheese log and roll it in crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with extra tortilla chips and vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs, and for a spicier version, add more jalapeños or other peppers.