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Jezebel Herbed Cheese Spread

Barbara
Sweet heat paired with the creamy coolness of herbed cream cheese creates an explosion of flavor in your mouth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern Cooking
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with whisk attachment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheeses, grated
  • 4 oz pepper jack cheese, grated
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup pepper jelly
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • butter crackers, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese, sour cream and spices in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on high until combined and mixture is light and fluffy with no lumps.
  • Add grated sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
  • Mix on low to combine.
  • Spread mixture out in a serving dish in an even layer.
  • Top with pepper jelly.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped chives.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve with butter crackers.
Keyword chives, cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, pepper jelly, sharp cheddar cheese