Herb Cheese Spread

Name: Herb Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup.
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

"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

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

Directions

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

2 tablespoons: 41 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Herbed Cheese Spread in Light & Tasty April/May 2004