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Homemade Flavored Cream Cheese Recipes

Felice Kaufman
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202.4 kcal

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).
    mixing scallion cream cheese in a bowl
  • Using a rubber spatula, stir until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
    mixing bowl with scallions and cream cheese with a rubber spatula.
  • 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: 2.4g
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