Chives Spread

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly fresh, this homemade Chives Spread is the perfect addition to any appetizer spread or snack platter. Made with smooth cream cheese, a touch of sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant fresh chives, this flavorful dip comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! A hint of garlic powder, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper, rounds out the savory profile, making it a versatile companion for crackers, toasted bread, or crunchy vegetable sticks. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and easy savory treat, this chives spread is sure to impress with its vibrant flavor and creamy texture.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 3 tbsp Fresh chives
• 2 tbsp Sour cream
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cream cheese. If the cream cheese is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften.

2. Finely chop the fresh chives and add them to the bowl with the cream cheese.

3. Add the sour cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the bowl.

4. Using a hand mixer or a spatula, blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

5. Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

6. Transfer the chives spread to a serving dish or airtight container.

7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately.

8. Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (32.9g)

Calories		107
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.5 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	6.2 g	31%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		33 mg	11%
Sodium		155 mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate		1.6 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.1 g	0%
	Total Sugars	1.4 g
Protein		2.0 g	4%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		34 mg	3%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		36 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 757 cal (86.7%%)

Protein: 63 cal (7.2%%)

Carbs: 53 cal (6.1%%)