Cream Cheese Fiesta Spread

Cream Cheese Fiesta Spread
15 min.
8
69kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this Cream Cheese Fiesta Spread! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant and flavorful dip that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. This delightful spread combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the zesty kick of salsa and the sweetness of apricot preserves or orange marmalade, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also offers a colorful presentation that will brighten up any table. The addition of fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, and ripe olives adds texture and depth, making each bite a fiesta of taste. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a festive party, or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this spread is the ideal condiment to serve alongside an assortment of crackers.

With only 69 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a delightful mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. So gather your ingredients, invite some friends over, and get ready to dive into this Cream Cheese Fiesta Spread that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion!

Ingredients

  • ounces weight cream cheese fat-free
  • 0.3 cup salsa 
  • 0.3 cup apricot preserves 
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon monterrey jack cheese shredded finely
  • tablespoon avocado chopped
  • tablespoon olives ripe chopped
  • serving round buttery crackers assorted

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.
    2. Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese.
    3. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers.
    4. Serve with crackers.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories69kcal
    Protein28.97%
    Fat20.3%
    Carbs50.73%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    12.38
    Glycemic Load
    0.02
    Inflammation Score
    -1
    Nutrition Score
    3.2108695424445%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.01mg
    Catechin
    0.02mg
    Epicatechin
    0.03mg
    Luteolin
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    0.05mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:69.08kcal
    3.45%
    Fat:1.59g
    2.45%
    Saturated Fat:0.59g
    3.71%
    Carbohydrates:8.96g
    2.99%
    Net Carbohydrates:8.59g
    3.12%
    Sugar:5.26g
    5.84%
    Cholesterol:4.51mg
    1.5%
    Sodium:296.17mg
    12.88%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:5.12g
    10.24%
    Phosphorus:163.17mg
    16.32%
    Calcium:116.45mg
    11.65%
    Vitamin B2:0.09mg
    5.42%
    Vitamin B12:0.28µg
    4.66%
    Potassium:118.94mg
    3.4%
    Folate:13.62µg
    3.4%
    Zinc:0.51mg
    3.39%
    Vitamin B5:0.29mg
    2.93%
    Selenium:1.9µg
    2.72%
    Magnesium:9.15mg
    2.29%
    Vitamin K:2.01µg
    1.91%
    Vitamin B6:0.04mg
    1.88%
    Vitamin A:88.93IU
    1.78%
    Vitamin E:0.27mg
    1.78%
    Vitamin B1:0.02mg
    1.65%
    Copper:0.03mg
    1.54%
    Manganese:0.03mg
    1.54%
    Fiber:0.38g
    1.51%
    Vitamin B3:0.29mg
    1.47%
    Iron:0.24mg
    1.33%
    Vitamin C:1.01mg
    1.23%