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Olive-Herb Cheese Spread Mix Recipe

We combine a blend of dried herbs to create a delicious mix that wonderfully flavors cream cheese. You can even use the spread on sandwiches.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Olive-Herb Cheese Spread Mix Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield: 50 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced chives
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Pita chips or crackers

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a small spice jar. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 5 batches (5 tablespoons total).
To prepare spread: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix until blended. Beat in enough milk until spread reaches desired consistency. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with pita chips or crackers. Yield: 1-1/4 cups per batch.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons (calculated without chips and crackers) equals 88 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 142 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Olive-Herb Cheese Spread Mix in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p101