Homemade Flavored Cream Cheese Recipes
Homemade flavored cream cheese recipes are quick, budget-friendly, and taste better than store-bought. Try scallion, smoked salmon, or veggie spreads for bagels, sandwiches, or snacks.
Ingredients
Scallion Cream Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup thinly sliced scallions about 1 bunch or a mixture of half chives and half green onion.
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 ounces smoked salmon finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill (optional)
Veggie Cream Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped onions (green onions, red onions or chives)
- 1 tablespoon grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped dill
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
- Add your mix-ins (scallions, smoked salmon with dill and lemon, or diced veggies).
- Using a rubber spatula, stir until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
Notes
Storage
Store flavored cream cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should be good for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 202.4kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3.7gTotal Fat: 19.5gSaturated Fat: 11.5gCholesterol: 57.3mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 109.3mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.4gNet Carbohydrates: 3.7g
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