Serious Herb Cheese Spread Food

HERB CHEESE SPREAD

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
4 tablespoons sour cream
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
2 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a bowl add butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. Add the garlic and herbs and mix together well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator and allow to chill.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8 to 16 schmears

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend with a wooden spoon until the herbs are evenly incorporated. Serve with toasted bagels.

HERB CHEESE SPREAD

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"I have a friend who runs a greenhouse and holds a spring tea showcasing herbs and recipes that use them," says Josie Smith of Winamac, Indiana. "This cheese spread is a favorite." Josie spreads the herbed on assorted crackers and breads to make a crowd-pleasing appetizer

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and chives
1/2 teaspoon each chopped fresh oregano, dill and garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted crackers or bread

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, herbs and salt until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve on crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB GARDEN CHEESE SPREAD

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I make this cheese spread often to use up herbs from the garden. This tastes just like the gourmet cheese spreads in the market. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories Spreads

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dill seeds
1 clove garlic, crushed or finely minced

Steps:

Combine all ingredients; stir well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend.
Serve with crackers or veggies.

GARLIC-HERB CHEESE SPREAD

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This is quite close to the Philadelphia whipped garlic and herb cream cheese, but I like it better (and I can make it at 3am when I want some instead of having to run to the store).

Provided by Felix4067

Categories Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

Beat all ingredients in a medium glass bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.

HERBED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

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I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well-seasoned with a blend of herb flavors, this cheesy treat tastes great on slices of French bread, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, dill weed, garlic powder and pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and seasonings until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

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Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories Appetizer Cheese Cream Cheese Garlic Chive Parsley Graduation Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, quartered
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Crackers or toasts (for serving)

Steps:

Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
Do Ahead
Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.