Low Sodium Chive Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this Low Sodium Chive Cream Cheese—a creamy, herbaceous spread that’s big on flavor but light on salt! Made with low sodium cream cheese, fresh chives, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for those mindful of their sodium intake. A touch of garlic and onion powder, along with a sprinkle of black pepper, adds depth without overwhelming. Ready in just 10 minutes, this silky and savory spread is an ideal companion for bagels, crackers, or fresh veggies. Whether served as a dip or a spread, it’s the perfect guilt-free indulgence for any time of day.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces low sodium cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Let the low sodium cream cheese and unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh chives and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula until creamy and smooth.
Step 4
Add in the freshly chopped chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Step 5
Mix all the ingredients well until the chives and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, with additional chives or black pepper, ensuring to keep the sodium content low.
Step 7
Transfer the chive cream cheese to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a spread for bagels, crackers, or as a dip with raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (253.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 680.1 |
| Total Fat 68.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 193.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 247.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.3g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 177.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 288.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories