Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
Herbed cream cheese spread dresses up plain cream cheese and turns it into something special. You’ll find yourself smearing it on your bagels or using it in place of mayo on sandwiches.
Ever go to a bagel shop and get a good bagel with fancy cream cheese?
I’m talking cream cheese with all sorts of flavors.
Sweet flavors like strawberry or cinnamon apple walnut or savory flavors like vegetable or this herbed cream cheese.
It just takes a quick breakfast and takes it to a whole new level.
And it’s so easy to make flavored cream cheese spreads.
You’ll be making them for yourself to feel a little fancy or for guests when you have a brunch occasion like Easter or Mother’s Day.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Cream cheese– Let it soften to room temperature
- Fresh herbs– Finely chopped green onions, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley
How to Make
This herbed cream cheese couldn’t be easier to make!
Just add the softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl and whip it with a hand mixer until it’s nice and smooth.
Then fold in your remaining ingredients and you’re ready to serve!
Enjoy!
How to Serve Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
Of course you can serve this spread on a bagel but you have other options like spreading it on a sandwich in place of mayo.
You could also use it as a dip or spread for:
- cucumber slices
- carrot and celery sticks
- crackers
- toasted baguette slices
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! In fact if you make it ahead of time, it really lets the flavors of the herbs meld into the cream cheese.
Just refrigerate it until about half an hour prior to serving.
Before serving, let it sit out on the counter to soften so it’s easier to spread.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t skip letting the cream cheese soften to room temperature! It will be much easier to mix.
- You can vary your herbs to suit your tastes or make a similar spread with different combinations like chopped cilantro and lime zest or basil and garlic.
- Feel free to add a bit of salt and pepper to this.
Other Easy Spreads and Dips
Herbed cream cheese spread is an easy dip and an effortless way to dress up brunch, breakfasts, or sandwiches.
Make it and enjoy!
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Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and fold in until completely incorporated.
- Serve with your favorite dipping options, or as a spread on a sandwich in place of mayo.
Notes
- Don't skip letting the cream cheese soften to room temperature! It will be much easier to mix.
- You can vary your herbs to suit your tastes or make a similar spread with different combinations like chopped cilantro and lime zest or basil and garlic.
- Feel free to add a bit of salt and pepper to this.
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