Fiesta Cowboy Caviar Cheese Log
A vibrant and creamy cheese log bursting with flavors of cowboy caviar, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients by gathering all your ingredients on the counter.
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Mix the cheese base by combining softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño into the creamy mixture.
- Spice it up by sprinkling in lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the cheese log by transferring the mixture onto plastic wrap, rolling it into a log shape.
- Chill the log in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve the Fiesta by unwrapping the cheese log and placing it on a serving platter with tortilla chips.
Notes
This cheese log tastes even better the next day; store it in the fridge for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cowboy caviar, cheese log, party appetizer, vegetarian recipe