Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh jalapeños, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until mahogany-colored and crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small bits.
  2. Mince the fresh jalapeños and scallions into uniform, tiny pieces.
  3. Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with a spatula until smooth and glossy.
  4. Fold in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheddar, minced jalapeños, and sliced scallions.
  6. Fold in the crumbled bacon, mixing just until evenly distributed to maintain a light texture.