Description
This Veggie Cream Cheese Spread is a flavorful and colorful twist on traditional cream cheese spreads. Packed with finely chopped carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions, this spread is perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Veggie Mix-ins:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber (seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add Veggie Mix-ins: Add the chopped carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve with bagels, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
