Low Fat Blue Cheese Butter
Elevate your meals with this creamy yet guilt-free Low Fat Blue Cheese Butter, a lighter twist on a classic indulgence. Perfectly blending tangy reduced-fat blue cheese, protein-packed low-fat Greek yogurt, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this spread is both rich in flavor and low in calories. Freshly chopped chives and a pinch of garlic powder add an aromatic touch, while black pepper provides a gentle kick of spice. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served chilled atop whole-grain bread, crackers, or grilled meats, making it an ideal companion for healthy snacking or entertaining. Whether you're seeking a low-fat alternative to traditional compound butter or a delicious way to enhance your favorite dishes, this easy-to-make recipe combines convenience, bold taste, and wholesome ingredients into one irresistible creation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt and mash it slightly with a fork until creamy.
Stir in 0.5 cup of crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese with the Greek yogurt until the mixture is well integrated and creamy.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl and mix well to combine with the yogurt and blue cheese mixture.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chives, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder into the mixture.
Gently fold all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch of salt if desired.
Transfer the blue cheese butter to a serving dish or storage container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled on whole grain bread, crackers, or atop grilled meats for a delicious low-fat accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1706 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 864 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*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.
