Low Sodium Scallion Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast and snack game with this irresistible Low Sodium Scallion Cream Cheese recipe, a creamy, flavorful spread that's both heart-friendly and packed with fresh ingredients. Featuring softened low sodium cream cheese paired with finely chopped scallions, zesty fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and dill, this recipe delivers a tangy, herbaceous punch while keeping sodium levels in check. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy choice for a healthier spread that doesn’t sacrifice taste. Perfect for slathering on bagels, crackers, or dipping crisp vegetable sticks, this scallion cream cheese is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Gluten-free and customizable with your favorite herbs, this light yet luscious spread offers a guilt-free way to enjoy classic creamy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low sodium cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons fresh scallions (green onions), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
Instructions
Begin by allowing the low sodium cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until it softens unless already softened.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the unsweetened yogurt.
Using a spatula or an electric mixer on low speed, blend the cream cheese and yogurt together until smooth and well incorporated.
Add in the finely chopped scallions, fresh lemon juice, minced dill, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the scallions and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
Taste the cream cheese and adjust the pepper or lemon juice as necessary, keeping in mind to maintain a low sodium profile.
Transfer the scallion cream cheese to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container.
Refrigerate the cream cheese spread for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, although it can be served immediately if desired.
Serve the low sodium scallion cream cheese with your choice of bagels, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 294 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.
