Bleu Cheese Spread
Creamy, tangy, and effortlessly delicious, this Bleu Cheese Spread is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. Featuring a luscious blend of rich bleu cheese, smooth cream cheese, and a hint of unsalted butter, this spread is elevated with fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic powder for depth of flavor. Perfectly versatile, it can be thinned with milk to your desired consistency and pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or crisp vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead spread is ideal for entertaining or as a savory addition to your snack board. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days for easy, crowd-pleasing enjoyment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz bleu cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Bring the cream cheese, butter, and bleu cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the bleu cheese, cream cheese, and butter using a fork or hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper to the bowl and mix to combine.
If the mixture feels too thick, gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, and stir until it reaches your desired consistency.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and fold it into the spread for a burst of herbal freshness.
Transfer the bleu cheese spread to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables, or refrigerate the spread in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.4 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.4 g | 477% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2037 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 884 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
