Low Fat Herbed Cream Cheese
Creamy, flavorful, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Herbed Cream Cheese is the perfect way to add a burst of freshness to your favorite snacks. Made with velvety low-fat cream cheese and a fragrant medley of fresh parsley, dill, and chives, this quick 10-minute recipe is elevated with a hint of lemon juice and subtle seasonings like garlic powder and onion powder. It's a healthier alternative to traditional spreads, offering all the rich taste with fewer calories. Serve it as a bagel topping, a cracker dip, or a delightful addition to sandwiches for a wholesome, herb-packed twist. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this low-fat herbed cream cheese is destined to become a staple in your kitchen! Perfect for meal prep, gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this spread is as versatile as it is satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, soften the low-fat cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the cream cheese.
Step 3
Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings if required.
Step 6
Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a serving bowl, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 7
Serve as a spread for bagels, crackers, or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (246.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 582.1 |
| Total Fat 40.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 81.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1569.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.4g | |
| Protein 17.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 355.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 520.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories