"CODE RED" CHEESE SPREAD

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This 'dangerously spicy' party snack is so easy and tasty. People sometimes say this creamy, cheesy pepper spread is too spicy, but then they keep eating it. Naturally, you can adjust the heat for your personal tastes. I like to serve this with crisp flatbreads.

Provided by Chef John

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

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
8 ounces fromage blanc
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons ghost pepper hot sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons hot smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese, fromage blanc, tomato paste, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add sriracha sauce, ghost pepper sauce, sweet and hot paprika, chipotle powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined and the cheeses are completely blended in.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 3 hours or, ideally, overnight. Season with salt, if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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Sulemsn Bhai
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I've also used this cheese spread as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Success johnson
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This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy snack.


Luca Friedel
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This cheese spread is always a hit at potlucks.


Luckmil Godwin
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I love the versatility of this cheese spread. You can serve it with crackers, vegetables, or even as a dip for chicken wings.


Mendi Perry
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This cheese spread is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Sinthiya Afrin
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Mariam Kateme
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This is the best cheese spread I've ever had! It's so flavorful and creamy.


Rediet Belete
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I've made this cheese spread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


NELUEM VALLEY GUEST HOUSE
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This cheese spread is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's creamy, cheesy, and addictive.


Tamika Butler
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Houari LOUNI Trad & Trans
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This cheese spread is a hit at every party! It's so easy to make and always disappears quickly.