Description
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread is a creamy, tangy, and savory spread made with cream cheese and a variety of finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and herbs. It’s an easy-to-make, versatile spread that’s perfect for bagels, crackers, or as a veggie dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: Finely chop the bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Grate the carrots and chop the chives.
- Mix the Cream Cheese: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika (if using). Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Veggies: Stir in the chopped bell pepper, onion, grated carrots, parsley, and chives. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Season: Taste the spread and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Chill (Optional): For best flavor, refrigerate the veggie cream cheese spread for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Spread on bagels, crackers, or use as a dip for fresh veggies. Enjoy!
Notes
- This spread can be customized with other vegetables like cucumber, spinach, or even sun-dried tomatoes.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
- For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg