Low Fat Scallion Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this creamy and flavorful Low Fat Scallion Cream Cheese recipe! Made with light cream cheese and infused with the fresh, zesty taste of scallions, a hint of garlic powder, and a splash of lemon juice, this spread offers the perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a guilt-free, healthier alternative that doesn’t skimp on richness or taste. Whether you’re spreading it onto bagels, adding it to sandwiches, or serving it as a vibrant dip alongside fresh veggies, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Optimize your mornings or impress guests with this simple yet versatile homemade recipe that’s packed with freshness and creamy goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 3 pieces fresh scallions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Allow the low-fat cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes for easier mixing.
Wash the scallions thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel. Trim off the roots and the tough green tops of the scallions.
Finely chop the scallions, ensuring you have both the white and green parts well-chopped. Reserve a small amount of the green tops for garnish, if desired.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened low-fat cream cheese with the finely chopped scallions.
Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mixing bowl.
Use a fork or a spatula to mix all the ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Transfer the scallion cream cheese to a serving dish or an airtight container if not serving immediately.
Garnish with reserved chopped scallion greens (optional) before serving.
Serve as a spread on bagels, sandwiches, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1570 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*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.
