Description
This Cowboy Caviar Jalapeno Popper Cheese Log is a crowd-pleasing appetizer combining creamy cheese, fresh veggies, and a hint of spice. Ideal for parties or casual snacking, it’s wrapped in crunchy tortilla chips for a fun twist on traditional cheese logs. With a Tex-Mex flair, it’s flavorful and satisfying, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into a log or cylinder on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Transfer the cheese log to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with additional tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare the cheese log a day in advance to enhance flavors.
- Customize heat: Choose mild or spicy jalapeños based on your preference.
- Quick tip: Keep cheese log refrigerated until just before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese log
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Cheese Log, Appetizer, Jalapeño Popper