Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
Elevate your snack game with this creamy, zesty Chive and Onion Cream Cheese recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring softened cream cheese blended with fresh, finely chopped chives and green onions, a hint of garlic powder for depth, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness, this flavorful spread is perfectly balanced with salt and freshly ground black pepper. The recipe is a breeze to whip up and requires no cooking—just mix, chill, and serve. Ideal for slathering on bagels, scooping up with crackers, or pairing with crisp veggies, this homemade spread is a delicious upgrade from store-bought alternatives. Whether for brunch, snacking, or entertaining, this creamy creation is sure to impress while adding a touch of gourmet flair to your table.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp green onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped chives, green onions, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 3
Using a spatula or hand mixer, mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Step 4
Taste test the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 5
Transfer the chive and onion cream cheese to a serving dish or airtight container if storing.
Step 6
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Step 7
Serve chilled with bagels, crackers, or fresh veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (242.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 812.3 |
| Total Fat 79.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 251.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1329.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.3g | |
| Protein 15.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 239.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 271.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories