Herb Cheese Spread

Herb Cheese Spread

Enhance the flavor of three kinds of cheese with three herbs—basil, rosemary and chives.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

2:20

Hrs:Mins

Makes

10

servings

1
container (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese spread (1 cup), softened
2
oz feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1
oz blue cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup)
1/2
teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2
teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1
tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onion tops
2
red or green apples or pears, cut into 20 slices each, or assorted crackers
  1. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese, basil and rosemary with electric mixer on medium speed, or with spoon until well mixed.
  2. Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
  3. To serve, place in serving bowl; sprinkle with chives. Serve with fruit or crackers.
Makes 10 servings (2 tablespoons dip and 2 apple slices each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Kitchen Tips
Instead of serving this creamy dip in a dish, spoon it onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and create a log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
If you'd prefer to use fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves and 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip and 2 Apple Slices))
  • Calories 60
    • (Calories from Fat 20),
  • Total Fat 2 1/2g
    • (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 230mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 5g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 4g),
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 0 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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