Low Sodium Chive Cream Cheese
Transform your mornings or snack moments with this irresistible Low Sodium Chive Cream Cheese, a creamy and flavorful alternative that prioritizes heart health without sacrificing taste. Made with softened low-sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter for a luxurious texture, this recipe is infused with fragrant fresh chives, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a balanced blend of garlic and onion powders. Perfectly seasoned with a dash of black pepper, this spread is ideal for serving on bagels, crackers, or as a guilt-free dip for fresh veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy bold flavors while keeping sodium levels in check. Whether you're preparing a healthy breakfast or hosting a low-sodium soirée, this chive cream cheese is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low sodium cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Let the low sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften.
Finely chop the fresh chives and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula until creamy and smooth.
Add in the freshly chopped chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients well until the chives and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, with additional chives or black pepper, ensuring to keep the sodium content low.
Transfer the chive cream cheese to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a spread for bagels, crackers, or as a dip with raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.8 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 289 mg | 6% | |
*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.
