Garlic Herb Cream Cheese for Bagels
Transform your morning bagels with this luscious Garlic Herb Cream Cheese, a savory spread bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Made in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines velvety cream cheese with aromatic garlic, a medley of fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and dill, and a bright hint of lemon juice for a perfectly balanced taste. Whether you’re topping a warm, toasted bagel or using it as a dip for crisp veggies, this creamy, herb-infused spread adds a gourmet touch to any snack or breakfast. Plus, it’s easy to customize—adjust the seasonings to your liking or try roasting the garlic for a milder, sweeter flavor. With its minimal prep time and maximum flavor payoff, this homemade garlic herb cream cheese will easily replace any store-bought alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 10 minutes to make it easier to blend.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can roast the garlic beforehand.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, chives, and dill. Ensure the herbs are washed and dried before chopping.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend the ingredients until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the cream cheese mixture and adjust the seasonings as necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Transfer the garlic herb cream cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Spread generously on your favorite bagels, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3080 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*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.
