Seasoned Cream Cheese

Everything Chili Crisp & Spicy Giardiniera Cream Cheese

Recipe: Natallia Nice

Two takes on the same easy idea: light, airy cream cheese and a bold seasoning. The Spicy Giardiniera version leans Chicago, briny and garlicky and loaded with pepper for a tangy, herby spread with just enough heat. The Everything Chili Crisp version goes savory and toasty, with sesame, garlic, and onion up front and a slow chili warmth on the back end. Spread either one on a bagel or scoop it with crackers.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 Tbsp Everything Chili Crisp or Spicy Giardiniera seasoning

Method

  1. Whip the cream cheese with a hand mixer until light.
  2. Fold in your seasoning of choice until evenly combined. Taste, add more for extra punch, then serve with bagels or bagel chips.