Scallion Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast, snack, or party spread with this quick and easy Scallion Cream Cheese recipe! Made with just six simple ingredients—cream cheese, fresh scallions, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper—this savory and tangy spread is bursting with creamy flavor and a hint of zesty freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect complement to bagels, crackers, or fresh veggies, and also doubles as a luscious sandwich spread. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a homemade twist on your favorite deli classic, this versatile scallion cream cheese is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 whole scallions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften. This will make it easier to mix.
Rinse and pat dry the scallions. Trim the roots and about an inch off the dark green tops. Then, finely chop the remaining parts of the scallions (both white and green parts).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chopped scallions, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend the ingredients together until the scallions are evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the scallion cream cheese and adjust the seasoning if needed. You may add more salt, pepper, or a dash more lemon juice to suit your taste.
Transfer the scallion cream cheese to a serving dish or an airtight container. If not serving immediately, refrigerate to firm it up slightly.
Serve as a spread for bagels, sandwiches, or as a dip with vegetables and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
