The Moon Is Made of Green Cheese Spread

Dive into celestial flavor with "The Moon Is Made of Green Cheese Spread," a creamy and vibrant appetizer that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping spread. Perfect for entertaining, this effortless recipe combines rich cream cheese and tangy blue cheese with the fresh, earthy goodness of spinach, parsley, and chives. A touch of garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil adds bright, zesty notes to balance the decadence, while the vibrant green hue makes it irresistibly eye-catching. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with savory depth, this versatile spread is ideal for serving with crackers, crusty bread, or crisp vegetable sticks. Easy to make ahead, this chilled delight will bring sophistication and whimsy to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the cream cheese and crumbled blue cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Allow it to come to room temperature for easier blending.

Step 2

Wash and pat dry the spinach, parsley, and chives. Finely chop the parsley and chives and set aside.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the spinach leaves, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth, green paste.

Step 4

Add the green mixture from the food processor to the bowl with the cheeses. Using a handheld mixer or a sturdy spatula, thoroughly combine the ingredients until the spread is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped parsley and chives for added texture and fresh flavor.

Step 6

Taste the spread and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.

Step 7

Transfer the green cheese spread to a serving bowl. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy your delightful lunar cheese creation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(399.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.6

Total Fat 124.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 309.7mg	0%
Sodium 2864.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 850.1mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 768.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 5.9%