Party Cheese Spread Recipe
Party Cheese Spread Recipe is a creamy, savory make-ahead appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and pecans, then finished with pepper jelly for a festive and crowd-pleasing presentation.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Cheese Spread
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 c bacon crumbles
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 3/4 c pepper jelly or other jam for serving
Topping
- 1 c pecans chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/3 c bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Line the inside of an 8-cup bundt pan completely with plastic wrap, allowing the excess wrap to hang over the edges.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, bacon crumbles, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- In the bottom of the lined bundt pan, evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans, chopped green onions, and bacon crumbles.
- Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into the prepared bundt pan over the topping layer.
- Press the cheese mixture down gently and evenly so it is firmly packed into the pan.
- Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, remove the top plastic wrap.
- Invert the bundt pan onto a serving platter or plate.
- Lift off the pan and carefully remove the plastic wrap lining.
- Spoon the pepper jelly into the center of the cheese ring.
- Serve with crackers, sliced bread, or pretzels.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, confirm that the bacon crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheeses, garlic powder, and pepper jelly are certified gluten free, as ingredients and manufacturing practices may vary by brand. Also serve the spread with gluten-free crackers, gluten-free pretzels, or fresh vegetables instead of standard bread or crackers if needed.