Low Sodium Herb Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful Low Sodium Herb Cheese Spread! Perfect for those looking to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing taste, this recipe combines the smoothness of low-sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and dill. A hint of garlic and onion powder, a dash of black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice round out the flavors, creating a spread that’s light, zesty, and irresistibly spreadable. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy herb cheese spread is the ultimate versatile snack—serve it with crackers, fresh veggies, or as a delectable topping for bagels. Whether you're hosting guests or simply enjoying a cozy treat, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold, wholesome flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-sodium cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Allow the low-sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
Finely chop the fresh chives, parsley, and dill and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened low-sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter using a hand mixer or a spatula until smooth and well blended.
Add the chopped chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
Stir all the ingredients together until evenly distributed, ensuring the herbs are well incorporated throughout the spread.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more herbs or a small splash of lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the herb cheese spread into a serving dish and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve with your favorite bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
98 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 45 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.
