Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper (Printable Version)
Cheesy, zesty blend of black beans, jalapeños, and corn shaped into a party-ready log.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables and Legumes
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1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup jalapeños, diced, fresh or pickled
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ Seasonings and Others
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, for coating
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese until thoroughly blended and creamy.
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Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture; stir until fully combined.
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Using clean hands, form the mixture into a cylindrical log on plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until firm.
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Once chilled, unwrap and roll the cheese log in crushed tortilla chips until evenly coated.
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Place the coated log on a serving tray, garnish with chopped cilantro, and present with additional tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For increased heat, use fresh jalapeños or increase their quantity. Prepare up to one day in advance and keep refrigerated.