Herbed Butter

Name: Herbed Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1/2 cup.
Ingredients: 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic; Dash pepper; 1/8 teaspoon zesty Italian salad dressing mix; 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice

The only thing better than homemade bread hot from the oven is a slice of it spread with this zesty butter! "The fresh herbs make a little of this butter go a long way—you'll find you use less but still get great flavor," writes Jill Smith from Irmo, South Carolina. "It's also a wonderful potato topper."

Ingredients

4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon zesty Italian salad dressing mix
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Spread on bread or crackers or use to top baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 teaspoon: 20 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herb Butter in Light & Tasty October/November 2001