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Herb Cream Cheese

10/03/22 | Appetizer, Kitchen How-To's, Recipes & Tips

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Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor, and your family will love it!Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor, and your family will love it!Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor, and your family will love it!Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor, and your family will love it!

Whether you’re looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s packed with flavor, and your family will love it!

There’s nothing quite like good cream cheese! It’s rich, creamy, and oh so versatile. But for me, one cream cheese stands out above the rest, and that’s herbed cream cheese. This delectable spread is perfect for just about anything. Smother it on some crusty bread and top with your favorite toppings, or use it as a dip for some fresh veggies!

Now, you might be wondering what makes this herb and garlic cream cheese so great. Well, it’s just the perfect combination of creamy and flavorful! The cream cheese provides a smooth base, while the garlic and fresh herbs add a tantalizing flavor that keeps you hooked from the first bite. This spread is so good you’ll be using it on everything!

Why You’ll Love Herb Cream Cheese

  • It’s so easy to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients, and you have a delicious herbed cream cheese that can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  • Packed with flavor! Fresh herbs are my favorite way to elevate any meal! And they really give this cream cheese a flavor punch. Even if you sub the fresh herbs for dried ones, you’re still in for a treat.
  • Completely versatile. Alongside my garlic and herb cream cheese working well in various dishes, this recipe is completely versatile. If you don’t like a herb I’ve used, replace it with another you love!

Ingredients For Herbed Cream Cheese

  • Cream cheese
  • Garlic
  • Chives
  • Dill
  • Parsley 
  • Basil
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

Instructions For Herb And Garlic Cream Cheese 

  1. Mince the herbs and add them to the softened cream cheese.
  2. Mix well, whipping if desired.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
What can I do with herbed cream cheese?

With something as versatile as herb cream cheese, you’re only limit is your imagination! For example, you can use it in place of mayo on your favorite sandwich or as a dip.

If you’re looking for some more inspiration, here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy this delicious recipe:

-On bagels, toast, or crackers
-Instead of sour cream on baked potatoes or instant pot chili
-As a dip for pretzels, chips, or veggies
-On top of grilled chicken or fish
-In omelets or scrambled eggs
-As a filling in stuffed peppers, mushrooms, or baked chicken breast
-Mixed with cooked pasta or rice
-On an easy green salad

As you can see, the possibilities are endless! Next time you’re cooking up something delicious, add in some garlic and herb cream cheese and see for yourself just how yummy it is.

How do you store garlic and herb cream cheese?

I love eating this herb cream cheese fresh, but when stored the herbs and garlic will continue to infuse the cream cheese with flavor. At best, my herbed cream cheese will store in the fridge until the date specified on the cream cheese package. But as I use fresh herbs in my herbed cream cheese, I prefer to use it within 3-4 days of making it.

Can I make this herb and garlic cream cheese in a food processor?

Yes! If you want to save yourself some time, you can absolutely make this in a food processor. Simply add all of the ingredients to the bowl of your food processor and pulse until combined. As a plus, a food processor will give my herb cream cheese and nice whipped consistency too!

You can read more about herbs here and how to grow and harvest herbs here.

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Herb Cream Cheese

Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy your morning bagel or want to take your party spread to the next level, this herb cream cheese is the perfect addition! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor, and your family will love it!
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic and herb cream cheese, herb and garlic cream cheese, herb cream cheese, herbed cream cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 133kcal
Author Alli
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Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 block, softened
  • 2 tablepoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chives fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill fresh
  • 1 teaspoon parsley fresh
  • 1 teaspoon basil fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme fresh

Instructions

  • Mince the herbs and add them to the softened cream cheese.
  • Mix well, whipping if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Notes

Fresh herbs are best but you can substitute dried if you don’t have fresh. 

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Alli says

    October 17, 2022 at 10:18 PM

    5 stars
    Super simple!

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