Description
This easy herbed garlic cream cheese spread uses tangy buttermilk with 10 simple ingredients, coming together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a Southern-style appetizer, it’s best enjoyed cold with crackers, bread, and veggies, or as a fresh spread for sandwiches. The blend of fresh herbs adds a delightful touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese - softened
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1 Garlic Clove - minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chives
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Dill
- 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
*before beginning the recipe, set the cream cheese out for 30 minutes to allow to soften*
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Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Using a hand mixer, mix until smooth and creamy.
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Add Lemon Zest: Add the zest of 1 lemon to the cream cheese mixture, stirring to incorporate.
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Chop and Add Herbs: Finely chop the fresh herbs finely and add them along with the minced garlic clove to the mixture.
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Season: Ass in the salt, pepper, and white pepper. Mix one final time until smooth and creamy and all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Chill: Serve immediately or cover the spread and refrigerate until needed. Serve chilled with crackers, bread, veggies, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Notes
- Can be made up to a day in advance.
- Keep the leftovers covered airtight in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips and Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 178.2 mg
- Fat: 10.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 30.3 mg
