Herbed Cream Cheese
Elevate your appetizers and snacks with this irresistible Herbed Cream Cheese recipe, a creamy, flavor-packed spread that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. Featuring silky-soft cream cheese blended with a vibrant medley of fresh chives, parsley, and dill, this recipe bursts with garden-fresh goodness. Accented with garlic powder, onion powder, a hint of lemon juice, and perfectly balanced seasonings, it’s a versatile spread that pairs beautifully with bagels, crackers, or crisp veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy mornings or last-minute entertaining, delivering a gourmet touch with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for an everyday snack upgrade, Herbed Cream Cheese is your new go-to recipe for fresh, savory flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Begin by ensuring that the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to make mixing easier.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
3. Add the finely chopped chives, parsley, and dill to the bowl with the cream cheese.
4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
5. Pour in the lemon juice to add a hint of acidity and freshness.
6. Using a spatula, mix all the ingredients together until well combined and the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
8. Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld together.
9. Serve cold as a spread for bagels, crackers, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 44 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.
