Veggie Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
This Veggie Cream Cheese Spread is a flavorful and colorful twist on traditional cream cheese spreads. Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, it’s a versatile and delicious topping for bagels, sandwiches, or as a veggie dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
Veggies:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber (seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or dill
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth.
- Add Veggies and Seasonings: Stir in red bell pepper, carrot, green onion, cucumber, fresh herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a smoother consistency, pulse ingredients in a food processor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
