Best 9 Spicy Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Spicy cream cheese spread is a versatile and flavorful dip or spread that can be served with a variety of foods. It is made with a combination of cream cheese, hot peppers, spices, and herbs, and can be adjusted to taste to make it as mild or as spicy as desired. This creamy and tangy spread is perfect for serving with crackers, chips, vegetables, or bread, and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or tacos. It is a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Pimento cheese spread definitely qualifies as comfort food. Mine is an update with ingredients like good sharp Cheddar, pickled jalapeños, and Sriracha. This recipe is inspired by the pimento cheese from a Brooklyn cheese shop that I love called Stinky (what a great name!).

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion (not onion powder)
2 large garlic cloves, grated (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon whole celery seed
Kosher salt
3/4 cup canned pickled jalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 to 4 scallions)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained (4 ounces)
4 cups grated sharp white Cheddar, such as 2-year aged Grafton (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon Sriracha
Ritz crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon. Add the jalapeños, scallions, red peppers, Cheddar, and Sriracha and combine well. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Spicy Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michele7

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (can use "Light")
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
paprika
pita bread, baked into chips

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
  • Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
  • Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Serve with pita chips.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
6 ounces piquillo pepper, chopped (regular pimentos can be substituted)
5 cups shredded Cheddar (approximately 1 1/4 pounds)
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and grated Cheddar. Add the Sriracha and combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary. Chill before serving.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE AND SHRIMP DIP



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This is a great recipe for parties and family gatherings. You can make it as spicy as you like, by changing the type of salsa you use. The best salsa to use is one that is chunky. I serve my dip with corn chips. I got the idea by attending a party where salsa was simply poured over blocks of cream cheese.

Provided by MWalker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups of fresh salsa or 2 cups grocery store deli salsa
2 cups of cooked bay shrimp
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Whip softened cream cheese in a food processor for approximately 2 minutes, or until fluffy and no lumps are present.
  • Add salsa and cilantro leaves.
  • Blend again for approximately 1 minute, until mixture is an even color.
  • Add shrimp and mix only long enough to incorporate into mixture (over mixing will cause shrimp to break up into small pieces).
  • Transfer mixture to glass bowl or serving dish and refrigerate for approximately one hour.
  • Garnish with a few cilantro leaves.
  • Serve chilled with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.6, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 33.3, Cholesterol 166.3, Sodium 1484.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 14.1

SPICY MEXICAN CREAM CHEESE DIP



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A budget-friendly Mexican cream cheese dip that serves many. No mayo. No sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Provided by Jen Ciemiewicz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans diced jalapeno peppers
6 slices bacon, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine corn, cream cheese, Mexican-blend cheese, and jalapeno peppers in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Remove dip from the oven. Top with chopped bacon and shredded Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SPICY FETA-PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE CRACKER SPREAD



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Make any occasion extra special with Spicy Feta-PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Cracker Spread. This cream cheese cracker spread is perfect for entertaining.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     New Recipes & Featured Content

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings, about 3 topped crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
6 oz. ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
30 water crackers
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
1/8 tsp. sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese, feta, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min. to let flavors meld.
  • To serve, spread 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each cracker. Top each with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.805 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SPICY CHERRY-CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This party-perfect cream cheese spread with cherry preserves can be as spicy as you like; simply adjust the Sriracha sauce to your preference.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup cherry preserves
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix preserves and Sriracha sauce until blended.
  • Place cream cheese on serving plate; top with preserves mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 1 g

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD



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This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
Assorted crackers and vegetables

Steps:

  • Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY FIRE ROASTED CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Turn up the heat with this bold blend of tomatoes and chiles punched up with spices, then tempered with rich cream cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes with medium green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Assorted raw vegetables and crackers, as desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together dip ingredients.
  • Serve with dippers. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip), Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese. Look for cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable, with no lumps.
  • If you want a spicy spread, use a hot pepper sauce or diced jalapeños. If you prefer a milder spread, use a mild pepper sauce or omit the peppers altogether.
  • Be sure to mix the ingredients together thoroughly until the spread is smooth and creamy.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or as a dip.
  • Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Spicy cream cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it hot or mild, this spread is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give spicy cream cheese spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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