French-Style Cream Cheese Spread
Herbes de Provence, a blend of herbs often used in French cooking, seasons this spread. You can find it in the spice section of your grocery store.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
Makes about 1-1/3 cups
Ingredients
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1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
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1 Tbsp. water
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2 tsp. white wine vinegar
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1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp. herbes de Provence, crushed
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1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
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Fresh thyme (optional)
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Assorted crackers
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl stir together cream cheese, margarine or butter, garlic, parsley, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, herbes de Provence, and seasoned salt. Cover and chill overnight.
2.
To serve, garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Serve with crackers. Makes about 1-1/3 cups (21 1-tablespoon servings).
Make-Ahead Tip
Make spread the day before serving. Chill.
Nutrition information
Calories 58, Total Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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