This 3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Garlic & Herb Spread Is an Absolute Game Changer
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Soften
Unwrap your room-temperature block of cream cheese and place it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2: Begin the Whip
Using your electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese solo for about 1 to 2 minutes until it is completely smooth, lump-free, and starting to look fluffy.
Step 3: Infuse the Flavor
Pour in your splash of heavy cream (or sour cream) and sprinkle the dry garlic-and-herb seasoning mix evenly over the top.
Step 4: Beat to Perfection
Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and beat for another 2 minutes. Watch closely as the herbs distribute evenly, tinting the cream cheese into a beautiful, flecked garden spread that has doubled in fluffiness.
How to Serve and Store Your Creation
Once your batch is whipped to perfection, transfer it into a clean, airtight glass jar or a decorative ceramic serving crock.
- Storage: Keep your homemade spread stored securely in the refrigerator. Because it contains fresh dairy, it will stay perfectly fresh and delicious for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Just let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes before serving if you want it to have maximum spreadability.
- The Best Pairings: While it is legendary when slathered thickly over toasted everything bagels, it doesn’t stop there! Use it as a gourmet spread for turkey sandwiches, a rich stuffing for baked chicken breasts, a dip for crispy fresh vegetables, or melt a dollop of it directly into hot pasta for an instant, effortless cream sauce.
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