Herbed Cheese Spread
This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream cheese spreads I've had.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California12 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chervil or 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- Assorted crackers
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in
- the parsley, chives, chervil, garlic, tarragon and lemon-pepper
- seasoning.
- Transfer to a small serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours
- or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before
- serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 100 calories, 10 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.