About This Recipe
A savory spread combining cream cheese with crispy bacon, spicy chili seasoning, and crunchy corn chip pieces. Served chilled as an appetizer or snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Requires minimal preparation time
- Balances creamy, spicy, smoky, and crunchy textures
- Versatile serving options with various dippers
- Uses readily available ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup crushed corn chips
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (green parts only)
- Salt to taste (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled bacon, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until fully combined.
- Gently fold in crushed corn chips and chopped green onions.
- Taste and add salt if needed (bacon may provide sufficient saltiness).
- Transfer mixture to a serving dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
FAQ
Q: Can this be made ahead of time?
A: Yes, prepare without corn chips up to 24 hours in advance. Add chips before serving.
Q: What can I serve with this spread?
A: Serve with crackers, bagel chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Q: Can I use reduced-fat cream cheese?
A: Yes, but texture and flavor may differ from full-fat versions.
You Must Know
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing
- Bacon must be cooked until completely crisp before crumbling
- Chili powder intensity varies by brand – adjust to preference
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Corn chips will soften over time – add fresh chips before serving leftovers
- Do not freeze as texture will become grainy